The Body and Society: Men, Women and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity
Author:   Peter Brown
Publisher:   Columbia University Press
Volume:   No 13
ISBN:  

9780231061001


Pages:   504
Publication Date:   19 October 1988
Replaced By:   9780231144063
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained


Our Price $248.16 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

The Body and Society: Men, Women and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity


Add your own review!

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Peter Brown
Publisher:   Columbia University Press
Imprint:   Columbia University Press
Volume:   No 13
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   0.820kg
ISBN:  

9780231061001


ISBN 10:   0231061005
Pages:   504
Publication Date:   19 October 1988
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780231144063
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Reviews

The reader of Peter Brown's work is always uncertain which to admire most, the grace and clarity, the scope and erudition, or the ability to bring diverse and complex units into a meaningful whole. These merits are all fully on display in The Body and Society. -- New York Times Book Review A profound exploration of the meaning of embodiment, celibacy, and chastity for early Christians -- Lauren F. Winner, Christianity Today


""The reader of Peter Brown's work is always uncertain which to admire most, the grace and clarity, the scope and erudition, or the ability to bring diverse and complex units into a meaningful whole. These merits are all fully on display in The Body and Society."" -- New York Times Book Review ""A profound exploration of the meaning of embodiment, celibacy, and chastity for early Christians"" -- Lauren F. Winner, Christianity Today


Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

MRG2025CC

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now