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Jewish Publication Society Sanctified Sex The TwoThousandYear Jewish Debate
Book SynopsisSanctified Sex draws on two thousand years of rabbinic debates to address competing aspirations for loving intimacy, passionate sexual union, and sanctity in marriage.Trade Review"An encyclopedic review of Jewish attitudes toward marital intimacy . . . valuable as a reference work for anyone interested in the topic. . . . [and] an important reminder that even the most private and intimate of acts can become a cultural marker and the focus of leaders who wish to shape their communities."—CCAR Journal"Few writers can command the vast array of genres of Jewish literature and synthesize them the way Zion does. Earlier works have addressed Jewish attitudes to sexuality . . . but . . . these are written for academic audiences. Zion has the gift of being able to popularize even when analyzing difficult texts, using a comprehensible and engaging style appropriate for a general audience."—Martin Lockshin, Jerusalem Post"This book is highly recommended for any reader, novice and expert alike, wishing to familiarize themselves with the Jewish tradition's polyphonic views and positions on matters of sexuality and marital intimacy."—David Tesler, AJL News and Reviews“Noam Zion has written another classic. This treasure trove of sources and insights from the full spectrum of a four-thousand-year-old tradition, uncensored, from the Bible and Talmud down to modern liberal rabbis and feminists, might be called The Art of Halachic Loving because it is not just a static anthology; it is shaped to guide and enhance the pleasure of sex and the depth of development of intimacy, communication and relationship. This is a book to be read, savored, reflected on, discussed, and applied to life.”—Blu Greenberg and Yitz Greenberg, authors, respectively, of On Women and Judaism and The Jewish Way“Combining exacting, serious textual analysis with entertaining, often comical stories of rabbis and their sexual habits, Noam Zion takes us for a ride through the highways and byways of the Jewish erotic imagination. He deserves high praise for his erudition, creativity, and courage.”—Shaul Magid, professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College, and author of American Post-Judaism: Identity and Renewal in a Postethnic Society“Noam Zion masterfully illuminates how two thousand years of commentary and debate have amplified the subject of sex in Jewish tradition and enriched it with nuance. Engage your mind, open your heart, and take this book to your bed!”—Rachel Biale, author of Women and Jewish Law and Growing Up Below Sea Level: A Kibbutz Childhood“Who knew that there was so much marital drama in rabbinic literature? Noam Zion has provided the definitive anthology and comparative commentary on this subject.”—David Biale, Emanuel Ringelblum Distinguished Professor of Jewish History, University of California, Davis, and author of Eros and the Jews and Hasidism: A New History“Moving effortlessly between traditional Jewish sources produced throughout history, Noam Zion makes us reflect, as Jews and simply as humans, on what’s actually at stake in conjugal relationships. I strongly recommend this erudite, accessible, sensitive, and witty guide to all.”—Michael Satlow, professor, religious and Judaic studies, Brown University, and author of Tasting the Dish: Rabbinic Rhetorics of Sexuality“Sanctified Sex is a learned, insightful, and engaging treatment of Jewish teachings concerning love and sex. For the rabbi who thinks s/he already knows it all or the graduate student who wants to know it all, there is no better resource. Noam Zion is a scholar who writes with a clear, accessible voice, and readers who are willing to dive deep into this subject will find themselves immensely rewarded by his masterful treatment.”—David Kraemer, professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, Jewish Theological Seminary, and author of A History of the Talmud“Sanctified Sex is both timeless and timely. For the mainstream Jewish community, which tends to default to saying that Judaism is sex-positive (in contrast with Christianity), this deeper examination is warranted. For the academic community, the different eras the book encompasses guarantee a broad range of applicability. For the general community, Noam Zion is asking a key human question: what tools can I find to strengthen a long-term marriage?”—Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, senior rabbi, Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, Montreal, and editor of The Sacred Encounter: Jewish Perspectives on SexualityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction The Two-Thousand-Year Debate Functions of Halakhah in Guiding Marital Relationships This Volume: Inclusions and Exclusions Part One. Marital Duties and Scheduled Sex: Torah and Mishnah 1. Legislating Marital Sexuality: Biblical and Rabbinic Mandates Introduction Torah’s Two Foundational Narratives of Human Sexuality Talmudic Interpretations of Adam and Eve’s Relationship Marital Duties in Torah, Mishnah, and Talmud The Revolutionary Rabbinic Marriage Contract Rules for Onah’s Frequency Romantic and Liberal Critiques of the Mishnah’s Obligatory Sex Two Ultra-Orthodox Rejoinders to the Romantic Critique of Onah Modern Applications: Perel’s Scheduling of Intimacy and the Youngs’ Sexperiment Conclusion Part Two. Talmudic Disputes: Kama Sutra versus Ascetic Modesty in Three Rabbis’ Bedrooms 2. Talmudic Proprieties of Pillow Talk: Invading the Privacy of Rav’s Bedroom Introduction Kahana’s Espionage in Rav’s Bedroom Rabbinic Views on Privacy Akiba: Torah over Privacy Kahana’s True Character? Halakhic Debate on Pillow Talk Rav’s Worldview: Love and Pleasure Maimonides, Elazar Hasid, and Hirsch Conclusion: Takeaways for a Modern Marriage 3. Modesty or License in the Marital Bed: Talmudic Debates about Imma Shalom and Rabbi Eliezer’s Midnight Sex Introduction Eliezer’s Bedroom Etiquette The Angelic Code of Modesty Contesting Ascetic Traditions Birth Defects and Emotionally Defective Relationships The Medieval Legal Debate Modern Applications: Ben-Shimon, Soloveitchik, and Calderon 4. Talmudic Techniques of Arousal: Rav Hisda’s Sex Education Tutorial for His Daughters Introduction Hisda’s Erotic Pedagogy Modern Applications for Orthodox Couples: Aviner and Shuchatowitz’s Marital Guidelines and Sigala’s Sensual Portraiture Conclusion Part Three. Medieval Mysticism and Law: Sacred Love and Legal Limits 5. A Mirror of the Divine Union: Kabbalists’ Sacred Eros of Marriage Introduction Midrash on the Cherubs’ Erotic Embrace Ra’avad’s Kabbalist Manual for Sexual Union Aristotelian Jewish Philosophers versus Kabbalist Platonists Zohar: Reconceiving Erotic Pleasure Marital Intimacy: Zohar versus Lurianic Kabbalah Marital Intimacy: Talmud versus Zohar New Age Applications: Kabbalah Centre, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and Dennis on Spiritualized Sexuality Conclusion 6. Freestyle Eroticism? Permissive versus Ascetic Medieval Codes of Law Introduction Permissive School: Maimonides and Isaac the Tosafist Ascetic School: Karo on Sanctity against Desire Permissive School: Reply to Karo Dissemination of Karo’s Ideology Conclusion: Medieval Legacies and Modern Predicaments Addendum: Maimonides’ Prescriptions for Medieval Viagra Part Four. Contemporary Haredim: Hasidim versus Litvaks on Marital Intimacy 7. Ascetic Bedrooms: Hasidic Sects Set Stringent Boundaries on Marital Intimacy Introduction The Besht versus the Maggid on “Worship through Physicality” Historic Origins: Sanctity through Stringency Gur’s Ordinances Police the Bedroom Slonimer Rebbe’s Pep Talk Arranged Marriages and the Women of Gur A Disenchanted Disciple of Skver Hasidism Conclusion: Takeaways for a Modern Marriage 8. “Break Their Evil Nature”: Litvak Yeshivot and Salanter’s Mussar Suppress Desire and Familial Affection Introduction Litvak Beginnings and the First Modern Yeshiva The Legacy of Premodern Ascetic Piety Salanter’s Mussar Movement: Yeshiva Education Curbs Natural Inclinations Salanter’s Legacy: The Kelm, Navaredok, and Slabodka Schools Mussar’s Apathy to Wife and Family Shifting Sands of Mussar: Wolbe’s Yoke of Marriage and North America’s Revival of Mussar Conclusion: Paradigm Shift from Mussar’s Apathy to Litvak Intimacy 9. Devotion and Desire: Litvak Revolution Equates Marital Intimacy with True Piety Introduction Hazon Ish’s Holy Letter: Championing Marital Conversation Kanievsky’s Holy Letter: Marital Passion and Compassion Sher’s Letter, The Holiness of Israel: Reviving Haredi Desire Conclusion 10. Higher Purposes of Marriage: Education for Love, Peace, and Sanctity Introduction Shuchatowitz: The Grave Sin of Rushed Sexual Performance The Scholar’s Onah: Shuchatowitz versus Aviner Marital Sexuality as the Synthesis of Nature and Spirituality Covenantal Marriage Loveless Sex Desecrates Sacred Matrimony The Higher Purposes of Onah: Love and Unity, Humanity and Sanctity Conclusion 11. Couple Communication as a Mitzvah: New Litvak Marriage Manuals Teach the Art of Loving Conversation Introduction Flashback to Talmudic Pillow Talk Permitted Spousal Communication: Removing Acrimony and Arousing Desire Aviner’s Advice: Making a Study of One’s New Spouse Shuchatowitz’s Advice: Acknowledging Gender Differences in Marriage Haredi Educators Combine Sanctity and Intimacy Litvak Revolution or Haredi Crisis Management? Conclusion Part Five. Modern North American Rabbis: Confronting the Sexual Revolution 12. Redeeming Sexuality through Halakhah: Modern Orthodox Philosophers of Jewish Law Sanctify Pleasure within Marriage Introduction: Comparing Haredim and North American Liberal Rabbis Toward a Modern Orthodox Philosophy and Practice of Sanctified Sex Greenberg’s Proposal to Modernize American Orthodoxy’s Sexual Ethics Linzer and Marcus’s Podcast, The Joy of Text Berkovits: Humanizing Sexual Relationships Soloveitchik: Redeeming Natural Sexuality Lamm’s The Jewish Way in Love and Marriage Lichtenstein’s “Of Marriage” and Ostroff’s To Know How to Love Orthodox Women’s Internet Responsa Conclusion 13. Struggling with Sexual Liberation: Liberal Judaism’s Rabbis Tackle Ominous and Liberating Dimensions of the Sexual Revolution Introduction Problems Raised by Sexual Liberation Formulating Liberal Rabbinic Responses Borowitz: Covenantal Sexual Ethics Green: New Halakhah and New Kabbalah Strassfeld: Sexual Togetherness as Tikkun Olam Waskow: A Life-Cycle Approach to Sex Ethics Conclusion 14. Sliding-Scale Sex Ethics: Liberal Halakhah Balances Marital Sanctity and the Realities of Nonmarital Sex Introduction Sexual Ethics through Jewish Values Clarification Conservative and Reform Responsa Three Tiers of Liberal Sexual Ethics Traditional Halakhah and Contemporary Conservative Jews Realistic Halakhah Condones Lesser Sins to Avoid Greater Sins Test Case 1: Adultery Revisited Test Case 2: Open Marriage and Polyamory Conclusion 15. Legalizing Living Together? Competing Rabbinic Policies Introduction Historical Background: The Pilegesh Emden’s Pathbreaking Halakhah: Enhancing Marital Lovemaking and Legalizing a Paramour On Living Together: Contemporary Halakhic Debate Test Case 3: Caring for the Caretaker Whose Spouse Is Incapacitated Conclusion 16. A Feminist Alternative to Halakhic Marriage: Jewish Theologians Rethink the Marriage Contract and Gender Biases Introduction Radical Jewish Feminism versus Liberal Judaism: Revolution or Reform? Radical Jewish Feminism versus Secular Feminism: Sacred or Private Relationships? Plaskow’s Approach: Women Returning to Sinai Adler’s Approach: Redeeming Tradition for Egalitarian Holiness A New and Renewed Aggadah for Covenantal Love A New Halakhah: B’rit Ahuvim Multiform Sexuality, Gender Fluidity, and Hybridity as Divinely Blessed Conclusion Conclusion: Aggadah and Halakhah of Marriage Aggadah of Gender Justice versus Gender Equality Aggadah of Sexual Playfulness versus Spiritualized Sanctity Aggadah of Negative versus Positive Sanctity in the Institution of Marriage Aggadah of Negative versus Positive Sanctity in Sexual Relations Halakhah of Onah: Male Prerogative versus Female Right Halakhah of Caring Communication Halakhah’s Labors of Love Notes Bibliography Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc A Lasting Promise
Book SynopsisThe revised edition of the bestselling Christian guide to a happy marriage For more than fifteen years, Scott Stanley's A Lasting Promise has offered solutions to common problems facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues within a Christian framework.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction xi Part 1 Foundations 1 1 Naked and Unashamed 3 2 Communication Danger Signs 16 3 Asking God: Praying for Your Marriage 34 4 We Found Your Keys 51 5 Talking Without Fighting 69 6 Finding Solutions to Problems 86 Part 2 Complexity 107 7 Jars of Clay: Why Bodies Matter 109 8 Handling Events, Understanding Issues 131 9 Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations 150 10 Protecting “Us” in iWorld: Marriage and Technology 170 Part 3 Deeper Connection 189 11 Positive Bonding: Keeping Fun and Friendship Alive 191 12 Touch and Sexual Oneness 207 13 Got Your Back: Carrying Each Other’s Burdens 220 Part 4 The Promise Is Lasting 241 14 The Power of Commitment 243 15 Forgiveness and Restoration 264 16 Spiritual Blessings and Intimacy 283 17 Onward 297 Appendices 301 Appendix A Getting More Help with Serious Problems 303 Appendix B Resources from PREP ® 309 Appendix C Research and Scholarly References 313 Notes 319 About the Authors 321 Index 323 Scripture Index 335
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd God Sex and Gender
Book SynopsisEngagingly and clearly written by a highly respected theologian, God, Sex, and Gender is the first comprehensive introduction to a theology of both sexuality and gender available in a single volume. Makes a theological contribution to understanding the unprecedented changes in sexual and gender relationships of the last fifty years Discusses many topics including: sexual difference; sexual equality; gender and power; the nature of desire; the future of marriage in Christian sexual ethics; homosexuality and same-sex unions; the problems of sexual minorities; contraception in a time of HIV/AIDS; the separation of sexual experience from marriage; and offers new arguments for marriage and for chastity Offers a consistent and engaging introduction at the cutting edge of theological inquiry, which is contemporary, undogmatic, questioning, and relevant to readers'' experience, interests, and needs Written lucidly and engagingly by an eTrade Review“Many of the critiques of God, Sex, and Genderoffered in this review emerge from Thatcher’s own lines of interrogation. In this and other ways, the book succeeds in drawing readers into what is truly an exhilarating mode of reflection. As such, it offers a major contribution towards theological depth and creativity in this important set of discourses, renewing the often reflexive ethics of sex and gender through witness to the Word become flesh.” (Studies in Christian Ethics, 16 April 2014) “Written as a text for post-secondary courses, this book aims to provide “a comprehensive and consistent theological understanding of sexuality and gender, which is broad, contemporary, undogmatic, questioning, inclusive, and relevant to readers’ interests, needs, and experience” (xi).” (Studies in Religion, 1 September 2013) "Adrian Thatcher's new book will be a rich resource for those studying and teaching sex, gender and sexuality in theological perspective ... The volume is a valuable one, which I hope will prompt readers to go and explore Thatcher's own extensive work form the past, as well as the broader context of theological scholarship on sexuality, gender and marriage within which it sits." (Theology, 1 January 2012) ""Here is a clear and coherent account of where we are in terms of Christian teaching and practice about sex and gender, and it should appeal to students and general readers alike." (Church Times, 26 August 2011) "A theologian offers a theology of both sexuality and gender, discussing such topics as homosexuality and same-sex unions." (Publishers Weekly, 8 March 2011) Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Sex, Gender and Theology. 1. Sex. Sexuality, the Sexes, Having Sex. 1.1 Sexuality. 1.2 How Many Sexes are There? 1.3 Having Sex. 2. Gender. Language, Power and History. 2.1 Gender. 2.2 Gender, Language and Power. 2.3 Gender in the Time of Jesus. 3. Theology.Sources and Applications. 3.1 Explaining the Sources: Scripture, Tradition, Reason. 3.2 Applying the Sources. 3.3 Using the Sources Well. Part 2: Being Theological About Sex. 4. Desiring. 4.1 Learning from Lust. 4.2 Desiring 4.3 Desiring God? 4.4 God Desiring Us? 5.Framing Sex: Must the Framework be Marriage? 5.1 Traditional Framework: Celibacy or Marriage? 5.2 The Case Against Marriage. 5.3 Alternative Frameworks: Justice and Friendship? 5.4 A New Case for Marriage? 6. Covenants and Covenant-Makers. 6.1 Beginning with God. 6.2 God the Father – Maker of Covenants 6.3 Christ - the Bridegroom, Maker of a New Covenant. 6.4 The Eucharist – Sharing in the New Covenant. Part 3: Being Theological about Gender. 7. God - Beyond Male and Female. 7.1 Does God Have [a] Sex? 7. 2 Is God the Son a Man? 7.3 Mary – Mother of all the Living. 7.4 Womankind in God’s Likeness? 8. “In Christ there is Neither Male nor Female”. 8.1 Sex in the Body of Christ. 8.2 Gender in the Body of Christ. 8.3 Masculinity in the Body of Christ. 8.4…Neither…Male nor Female…? Part 4: Being Theological about Same-Sex Love. 9. The Bible and Same-Sex Love. 9.1 What the Churches Teach. 9.2 Same-Sex Relations in the Hebrew Bible. 9.3 Same-Sex Relations in the New Testament. 9.4 What Else Does the Bible “Say” about Same-Sex Relations? 9.5 Finding What We Want to Find? Evaluating Official Teaching. 10. Tradition, Reason and Same-Sex Love. 10.1 Tradition and Same-Sex Love. 10.2 Reason, Natural Law, and Same-Sex Love. 10.3 Complementarity and Same-Sex Love. 10.4 Experience and Same-Sex Love. Part 5: Learning to Love. 11. Virginity, Celibacy, Chastity. 11.1 Valuing Virginity? 11.2 Virginity “for the Sake of the Kingdom”. 11.3 In Praise of Restraint. 11.4 Commending Chastity. 12.“Condilemmas”: Sex and Contraception in the Time of HIV/AIDS. 12.1 Contraception, Still a Theological Issue. 12.2 Lambeth Against Rome. 12.3 Contraception and Natural Law. 12.4 Sex and Love: An “Unbreakable Connection”? 12.5 Moral Deficit Arguments. 12.6 Condoms in the Time of HIV/AIDS. 13. Marriage and the “States of Life. 13.1 Betrothal in the Bible. 13.2 Betrothal and Tradition. 13.3 Spousals, Nuptials and States of Life. 14. Inclusive Theology and Sexual Minorities. 14.1 Sex. 14.2 Gender. References.
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Crossway Books Practical Theology for Women
Book SynopsisAlsup exhorts all women to apply what they believe about God in their everyday lives. As they do this, their husbands, homes, and churches will benefit.
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Crossway Books Whats the Difference
Book SynopsisJohn Piper examines gender issues from a biblical perspective, showing how the teaching of true biblical manhood and womanhood affects the roles of men and women in the home, the church, and the wider society.
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Crossway Books Family Vocation
Book SynopsisConvinced that the transforming, liberating truths of vocation and calling can have a deep impact on the Christian family, Veith and Moerbe show how these doctrines help to generate healthier and happier families.
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Crossway Books Sex Dating and Relationships
Book SynopsisAnswering questions like "How far is too far?" the authors articulate a biblical theology of dating aimed at persuading a new generation of Christians to get serious about honoring Christ with their sexuality.
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Crossway Books Pursuing Peace
Book SynopsisHere is a manageable book on reconciliation that offers a practical, grace-based plan with a simple three-step model. Ultimately, it addresses various types of conflicted relationships so that peace might be established.
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Crossway Books Date Your Wife
Book SynopsisAn intensely practical guide for husbands looking to strengthen, save, or spice up their marriage and pursue their wives from a place of security in the gospel.
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Crossway Books Designed for Joy
Book SynopsisFeaturing contributions from a variety of young evangelical voices, this book explores what the Bible's teaching on men and women looks like in practice and helps readers embrace God's good design as a path to true joy and lasting fulfillment.
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Crossway Books True Life
Book SynopsisIn True Life: Practical Wisdom from the Book of Ecclesiastes, Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre lay out 14 lessons that can be learned from Ecclesiastes, helping women learn how to endure life's hardships and enjoy life's pleasures.
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Crossway Books The Family Life of a Christian Leader
Book SynopsisThis book speaks to a common struggle Christian leaders facebalancing ministry and family priorities. Ajith Fernando equips leaders to cultivate a God-centered home, covering topics such as disciplining children, dealing with disappointment, and more.
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Crossway Books How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church
Book SynopsisWhat does it look like for women to truly thrive as Christians? In this short booklet, Keri Folmar presents8 essential principles to help women fully engage in their local church.
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University of Toronto Press The Bedevilment of Elizabeth Lorentz
Book SynopsisElizabeth Lorentz was a young maid servant in early modern Germany who believed herself to be tormented by the devil, and who was eventually brought to trial in 1667. The trial grappled with the question of whether Lorentz was a willing accomplice of the devil or suffering from melancholy as a result of her previous sins. To provide readers with historical context, Morton includes an introduction to the early modern issues of demonic pact, possession, and spiritual melancholy, and as a supplement, a contemporary record of demonic possession of another young woman. The Bedevilment of Elizabeth Lorentz provides excellent insight into the complexities of Protestant attitudes to melancholy and the Devil, and into the circumstances of young women in early modern Europe.Trade Review"The accessibility of this edition is its greatest strength. It is exactly the kind of primary source edition for which instructors are continually searching. The content, style, length, and perhaps most importantly, price, are ideal for use in an undergraduate setting. Morton ends his introduction with a line describing a ‘conceptual world different from our own but inhabited by people very much like us,’ (lv) and The Bedevilment of Elizabeth Lorentz is a wonderful examination of exactly that." -- Margaret Lewis, University of Tennessee at Martin * Early Modern Women, Spring 2020 *"This short book is a major scholarly contribution to the ongoing fine-tuning of our understanding of the spiritual climate of the period, while at the same time ideal for classroom use." -- Moshe Sluhovsky, Hebrew University of Jerusalem * The Medieval Review *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Preface Notes on the Translation Introduction: The Devil in the World of Elizabeth Lorentz 1. Elizabeth Lorentz and the Devil 2. The Trial of Elizabeth Lorentz 3. A World Disordered 4. Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation 5. The Protestant Reformation in Brunswick 6. Elizabeth's Place in a Lutheran Urban Household 7. Religious Instruction 8. The Devil and the Concept of Anfechtung 9. The Demonic Pact 10. Demonic Possession 11. Melancholy 12. Conclusion The Trial of Elizabeth Lorentz, Brunswick, Germany 1667-1668 List of People Folio 1 Folio 2 Folio 3 Folio 4 Folio 5 Folio 6 Folio 7 Folio 8 Folio 9 Folio 10 Folio 11 Folio 12 Folio 13 Folio 14 Folio 15 Folio 16 Appendix Melchior Neukirch, Devout Christian Prayers Against the Devils in the Poor Possessed People, 1596 Works Cited Index
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Duke University Press Queering Black Atlantic Religions
Book SynopsisIn Queering Black Atlantic Religions Roberto Strongman examines Haitian Vodou, Cuban Lucumí/Santería, and Brazilian Candomblé to demonstrate how religious rituals of trance possession allow humans to understand themselves as embodiments of the divine. In these rituals, the commingling of humans and the divine produces gender identities that are independent of biological sex. As opposed to the Cartesian view of the spirit as locked within the body, the body in Afro-diasporic religions is an open receptacle. Showing how trance possession is a primary aspect of almost all Afro-diasporic cultural production, Strongman articulates transcorporeality as a black, trans-Atlantic understanding of the human psyche, soul, and gender as multiple, removable, and external to the body.Trade Review"Strongman’s contribution is an innovative deployment of cultural studies that looks at art, performance, film, and literature to research the religiosity of African diaspora communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. . . . The work is ultimately an important and sophisticated addition to the growing consideration of the transnational aesthetics that interconnect different kinds of queerness, blackness, and spirituality in the Americas." -- Solimar Otero * Journal of Folklore Research *"Strongman's expansion of transcorporeality is pivotal.… This book is a necessary read that contributes to the growing body of scholarship on gender and sexuality in African diasporic religions. . . . " -- Eziaku Nwokocha * Reading Religion *"[Strongman] pursues his materials with investigative prowess and scholarly verve, making this a major new reference point for scholarship on the subject." -- Kieth E. McNeal and Martin Tsang * New West Indian Guide *"Strongman's exploration of the body in literary genres provides an excellent framework for a new understanding of the body, transcending the Cartesian dialectics. Strongman's three case studies present indeed the 'full queer potentiality.'" -- Bettina E. Schmidt * Journal of Contemporary Religion *“Strongman’s audacity in exploring the evolution and intersection of Afro-Atlantic religiosity with queer bodies is a significant contribution to the literature and discourse on Afro-diasporic religions and cultural studies.... Strongman illustrates how scholarship can be expressive and an agent of radical transformation of social experience.” -- Mary Nyangweso * Hypatia *"Strongman’s work is a worthy and important effort. . . . I can only hope that future scholars will follow in Strongman’s footsteps, laboring to patch together the shattered mirror of queer Afro-diasporic affinities in spite of the logistic difficulties this labor presents." -- Marina Magloire * GLQ *"Queering Black Atlantic Religions ought to be a required read—a vade mecum—for those interested in studying expressions of Afro-diasporic religions found in the trans-Atlantic world and beyond. The work sheds light on the sophistication of these religious traditions and worldviews. In fact, even adherents of these religions in their original homes in Africa cannot ignore the dynamism inherent in these religions." -- SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai * Theology & Sexuality *"Strongman’s text is a valuable addition to the already rich corpus on Black Atlantic religions. Its significance is not limited to this subdiscipline, though. Readers from a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, gender and sexuality studies, and religious studies will find much to consider and engage. Further, readers in art history and literary studies will likewise be challenged by Strongman’s attention to the role of religion in art, film, and literature." -- Alejandro S Escalante * Religion and Gender *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction: Enter the Igbodu 1 Part I. Vodou 1. Of Dreams and Night Mares: Vodou Women Queering the Body 27 2. Hector Hyppolite èl Même: Between Queer Fetishization and Vodou Self-Portraiture 49 Part II. Lucumí/Santería 3. A Chronology of Queer Lucumí Scholarship: Degeneracy, Ambivalence, Transcorporeality 103 4. Lucumí Diasporic Ethnography: Fran, Cabrera, Lam 133 Part III. Candomblé 5. Queer Candomblé Scholarship and Dona Flor's S/Exua/lity 181 6. Transatlantic Waters of Oxalá: Pierre Verger, Mário de Andrade, and Candomblé in Europe 212 Conclusion: Transcripturality 251 Notes 255 References 261 Index 273
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Duke University Press Queering Black Atlantic Religions
Book SynopsisIn Queering Black Atlantic Religions Roberto Strongman examines Haitian Vodou, Cuban Lucumí/Santería, and Brazilian Candomblé to demonstrate how religious rituals of trance possession allow humans to understand themselves as embodiments of the divine. In these rituals, the commingling of humans and the divine produces gender identities that are independent of biological sex. As opposed to the Cartesian view of the spirit as locked within the body, the body in Afro-diasporic religions is an open receptacle. Showing how trance possession is a primary aspect of almost all Afro-diasporic cultural production, Strongman articulates transcorporeality as a black, trans-Atlantic understanding of the human psyche, soul, and gender as multiple, removable, and external to the body.Trade Review"Strongman’s contribution is an innovative deployment of cultural studies that looks at art, performance, film, and literature to research the religiosity of African diaspora communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. . . . The work is ultimately an important and sophisticated addition to the growing consideration of the transnational aesthetics that interconnect different kinds of queerness, blackness, and spirituality in the Americas." -- Solimar Otero * Journal of Folklore Research *"Strongman's expansion of transcorporeality is pivotal.… This book is a necessary read that contributes to the growing body of scholarship on gender and sexuality in African diasporic religions. . . . " -- Eziaku Nwokocha * Reading Religion *"[Strongman] pursues his materials with investigative prowess and scholarly verve, making this a major new reference point for scholarship on the subject." -- Kieth E. McNeal and Martin Tsang * New West Indian Guide *"Strongman's exploration of the body in literary genres provides an excellent framework for a new understanding of the body, transcending the Cartesian dialectics. Strongman's three case studies present indeed the 'full queer potentiality.'" -- Bettina E. Schmidt * Journal of Contemporary Religion *“Strongman’s audacity in exploring the evolution and intersection of Afro-Atlantic religiosity with queer bodies is a significant contribution to the literature and discourse on Afro-diasporic religions and cultural studies.... Strongman illustrates how scholarship can be expressive and an agent of radical transformation of social experience.” -- Mary Nyangweso * Hypatia *"Strongman’s work is a worthy and important effort. . . . I can only hope that future scholars will follow in Strongman’s footsteps, laboring to patch together the shattered mirror of queer Afro-diasporic affinities in spite of the logistic difficulties this labor presents." -- Marina Magloire * GLQ *"Queering Black Atlantic Religions ought to be a required read—a vade mecum—for those interested in studying expressions of Afro-diasporic religions found in the trans-Atlantic world and beyond. The work sheds light on the sophistication of these religious traditions and worldviews. In fact, even adherents of these religions in their original homes in Africa cannot ignore the dynamism inherent in these religions." -- SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai * Theology & Sexuality *"Strongman’s text is a valuable addition to the already rich corpus on Black Atlantic religions. Its significance is not limited to this subdiscipline, though. Readers from a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, gender and sexuality studies, and religious studies will find much to consider and engage. Further, readers in art history and literary studies will likewise be challenged by Strongman’s attention to the role of religion in art, film, and literature." -- Alejandro S Escalante * Religion and Gender *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction: Enter the Igbodu 1 Part I. Vodou 1. Of Dreams and Night Mares: Vodou Women Queering the Body 27 2. Hector Hyppolite èl Même: Between Queer Fetishization and Vodou Self-Portraiture 49 Part II. Lucumí/Santería 3. A Chronology of Queer Lucumí Scholarship: Degeneracy, Ambivalence, Transcorporeality 103 4. Lucumí Diasporic Ethnography: Fran, Cabrera, Lam 133 Part III. Candomblé 5. Queer Candomblé Scholarship and Dona Flor's S/Exua/lity 181 6. Transatlantic Waters of Oxalá: Pierre Verger, Mário de Andrade, and Candomblé in Europe 212 Conclusion: Transcripturality 251 Notes 255 References 261 Index 273
£19.79
Duke University Press Hidden Histories
Book SynopsisMonique Moultrie collects oral histories of Black lesbian religious leaders in the United States to show how their authenticity, social justice awareness, spirituality, and collaborative leadership make them models of womanist ethical leadership.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction. That Their Living Will Not Be in Vain 1 1. Shattering Stain-Glassed Ceilings: African American Queer Storytelling 17 2. Going to Hell for My Authenticity: Existence as Resistance 38 3. Justice Is Spiritual: Interrogating Spiritual Activism 68 4. Mighty Causes Are Calling Us: Expanding Womanist Spiritualities 103 5. Doing the Work Their Souls Must Have: Cultivating Womanist Ethical Leadership 126 Conclusion. Leading from the Margins 168 Epilogue. Online Archives 182 Appendix: Interview Guide 187 Interview Guide 187 Notes 189 Bibliography 203 Index 217
£18.99
New York University Press Heavenly Sex
Book SynopsisCelebrated sex expert and bestselling author Dr. Ruth Westheimer bridges the gap between sex and religion in this provocative exploration of intimacy in the Jewish faithIn this light-hearted, lively tour of Jewish sexuality, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and Jonathan Mark team up to reveal how the Jewish tradition is much more progressive than popular wisdom might lead one to believe. Applying Dr. Ruth's acclaimed brand of couples therapy to such Biblical relationships as Abraham and Sarah, and Joseph and Potiphar's wife, the authors enlist Biblical lore to explore such topics as surrogacy, incest, and arranged marriages. They offer a clearer understanding of the intertwining relationships between sexuality and spirituality through incisive investigations of the Song of Songs, Ruth, Proverbs, Psalms, and some of the bawdier tales of the Prophets. One chapter provides a provocative new perspective on the Sabbath as a weekly revival, highlighting not only its spiritual nature, but also its maTrade Review"America's favorite sex therapist probably best known for making the word orgasm a TV talk show favorite, collaborates with Jewish Week editor Mark in a more significant accomplishment—a thoughtful study of the roles of sexuality in Judaica." * Booklist *
£66.60
New York University Press Theory of Women in Religions
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the study of women in diverse religious culturesWhile women have made gains in equality over the past two centuries, equality for women in many religious traditions remains contested throughout the world. In the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints women are not ordained as priests. In areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan under Taliban occupation girls and women students and their teachers risk their lives to go to school. And in Sri Lanka, fully ordained Buddhist nuns are denied the government identity cards that recognize them as citizens. Is it possible to create families, societies, and religions in which women and men are equal? And if so, what are the factors that promote equality?Theory of Women in Religions offers an economic model to shed light on the forces that have impacted the respective statuses of women and men from the earliest developmental stages of society through the present day. CatheTrade ReviewTheory of Women in Religions provides an engaging and incisive examination of gender, power, and culture. As captivating and absorbing as it is thorough, it is a must-read for anyone interested in gender or religion. -- Laura Vance, Brevard CollegeHighlighting fascinating historical and contemporary examples, this book offers a persuasive grand theory of economic development, gender relations and religion. Wessinger has made a substantial contribution to the field of women and religion. -- Susan Sered, Suffolk UniversityA compelling and readable account of the complex relationships between religion and gender by a scholar at the peak of her powers. The wealth and historical breadth of examples that Wessinger amasses is stunning. What sets this book apart is Wessinger’s detailed focus on the psychological and religious factors that perpetuate male dominance and the gradual social and religious revolutions underway as women seek greater equality. Lucidly written and persuasively argued, Theory of Women in Religions should be required reading for students as well as established scholars. -- Kelly E. Hayes, author of Holy Harlots: Femininity, Sexuality, and Black Magic in Brazil
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New York University Press Muslims on the Margins
Book SynopsisOffers vivid stories of nonconformist Muslim communitiesThe turn of the twenty-first century ushered in a wave of progressive Muslims, whose modern interpretations and practices transformed the public's perception of who could follow the teachings of Islam. Muslims on the Margins tells the story of their even more radical descendants: nonconformists who have reinterpreted their religion and created space for queer, trans, and nonbinary identities within Islam.Katrina Daly Thompson draws extensively from conversations and interviews conducted both in person in North America and online in several international communities. Writing in a compelling narrative style that centers the real experiences and diverse perspectives of nonconformist Muslims, Thompson illustrates how these radical Muslims are forming a community dedicated to creative reinterpretations of their religion, critical questioning of established norms, expansive inclusion of those who are queer iTrade ReviewMasterfully engages with scholarship from many different disciplines. Muslims on the Margins makes several significant scholarly interventions and is an especially important and necessary addition to the literature on queer Muslims and North American religions. -- Ahmed Afzal, California State University, FullertonTimely and beautifully written. An impressive book whose insights are as compelling as they are significant. -- Elizabeth Pérez, University of California, Santa Barbara“If you’re looking for books about religious innovation and queer religious people, we have a fascinating book to recommend on LGBTQ Muslims. Katrina Daly Thompson released a new book this year on how queer, transgender, and nonbinary Muslims are transforming Islam. Muslims on the Margins is insightful and filled with important stories.” * The Revealer *
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