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Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 PART ONE: VIRGINITY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Greek and Roman Writings: Virginity in the Greek Writings; Virginity in the Roman Writings Chapter 5 Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Jewish Writings: Virginity in the Hebrew Scriptures; Virginity in the Extra-Biblical Literature: Rabbinic Literature; Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs; Essene Literature Chapter 6 Christian Virginity and Its Interpretations: The New Testament; The Question of Marriage; The Case for Virginity in 1 Corinthians 7 Chapter 7 The Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 7 Chapter 8 Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Gnostic and New Testament Apocrypha Writings Chapter 9 The Gendering of Virginity: "Who Gets to Call Whom What?": Escaping Femaleness = Becoming Men; Escaping Femaleness = Escaping Sex; The Politics of Virginity: Controlling Virginity = Controlling Virgins; The Politics of Virginity: Legislated Control Chapter 10 The Growth of Virginity in Early Christianity Chapter 11 Conclusion Chapter 12 PART TWO: VIRGINITY IN THE WRITINGS OF THE CHURCH FATHERS: Introduction Chapter 13 The Gift of Virginity: A Gift From God/A Gift to God Chapter 14 Virginity and the Divine: Virgins are the Brides of Christ; Virgins are the Mothers of Christ; Virgins are the Constant Companions of Christ; Virginity is Pleasing to God; Virginity Brings Rewards From God; Virgins are Angelic; Virgins are Holy Chapter 15 Virginity and Marriage Chapter 16 Virginity in the Economy of Salvation: Virgins are Saved; Virgins are Saviors Chapter 17 Virginity Lost Chapter 18 Conclusion Chapter 19 Bibliography Chapter 20 Scripture Index Chapter 21 Name Index Chapter 22 About the Author

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      Publisher: University Press of America
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 6/4/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780761827696, 978-0761827696
      ISBN10: 0761827692

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      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 PART ONE: VIRGINITY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Greek and Roman Writings: Virginity in the Greek Writings; Virginity in the Roman Writings Chapter 5 Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Jewish Writings: Virginity in the Hebrew Scriptures; Virginity in the Extra-Biblical Literature: Rabbinic Literature; Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs; Essene Literature Chapter 6 Christian Virginity and Its Interpretations: The New Testament; The Question of Marriage; The Case for Virginity in 1 Corinthians 7 Chapter 7 The Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 7 Chapter 8 Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Gnostic and New Testament Apocrypha Writings Chapter 9 The Gendering of Virginity: "Who Gets to Call Whom What?": Escaping Femaleness = Becoming Men; Escaping Femaleness = Escaping Sex; The Politics of Virginity: Controlling Virginity = Controlling Virgins; The Politics of Virginity: Legislated Control Chapter 10 The Growth of Virginity in Early Christianity Chapter 11 Conclusion Chapter 12 PART TWO: VIRGINITY IN THE WRITINGS OF THE CHURCH FATHERS: Introduction Chapter 13 The Gift of Virginity: A Gift From God/A Gift to God Chapter 14 Virginity and the Divine: Virgins are the Brides of Christ; Virgins are the Mothers of Christ; Virgins are the Constant Companions of Christ; Virginity is Pleasing to God; Virginity Brings Rewards From God; Virgins are Angelic; Virgins are Holy Chapter 15 Virginity and Marriage Chapter 16 Virginity in the Economy of Salvation: Virgins are Saved; Virgins are Saviors Chapter 17 Virginity Lost Chapter 18 Conclusion Chapter 19 Bibliography Chapter 20 Scripture Index Chapter 21 Name Index Chapter 22 About the Author

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