Love, sex and gender in the world religions
Book Description
This comprehensive exploration examines how fundamental human experiences of intimacy, sexuality, and gender identity intersect with spiritual traditions across the globe. Drawing from the expertise of renowned scholars in religious studies, the book presents fresh insights into topics that often remain unexamined within faith communities.
Readers will discover how different religious traditions approach questions of gender roles, the sacred dimensions of human sexuality, and the complex relationships between physical intimacy and spiritual experience. The collection spans diverse faiths, from Christianity to Tibetan Buddhism, revealing both universal themes and unique cultural perspectives on these deeply personal aspects of human existence.
The scholarly contributors blend traditional religious texts and teachings with contemporary analysis, creating a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern understanding. Topics include the politics of gender within religious institutions, the symbolic use of sexual imagery in spiritual contexts, and the connection between physical ecstasy and religious transcendence.
Written for both academic audiences and curious general readers, this work challenges conventional assumptions about how spirituality and sexuality relate to one another. Rather than avoiding difficult questions, the book encourages thoughtful reflection on how these fundamental aspects of human experience can inform and enrich one's spiritual journey.
For those seeking to understand the full spectrum of human experience within religious contexts, this collection offers valuable perspectives that honor both scholarly rigor and the complexity of lived faith.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 320 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Liebe
- ✓ Understand the nature of love
- ✓ Explore Sexualität
- ✓ Explore Sex, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Liefde
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religion & beliefs
