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Celibacy in the Ancient World: It's Ideal and Practice in Pre-Hellenistic Israel, Mesopotamia, and Greece -
By: Dale Launderville

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Celibacy in the Ancient World: It's Ideal and Practice in Pre-Hellenistic Israel, Mesopotamia, and Greece

By: Dale Launderville

Liturgical Press / 2010 / Paperback

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Celibacy is a commitment to remain unmarried and to renounce sexual relations, either for a limited period or for a lifetime. How did ancient cultures view celibacy? When and why was it adopted? Launderville considers how it affects relationships, its function within society as a whole, and how it was viewed by religion. 576 pages, softcover. Liturgical Press.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 576
Vendor: Liturgical Press
Publication Date: 2010

Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
ISBN: 0814656978
ISBN-13: 9780814656976
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