{"product_id":"sex-and-salvation-virginity-as-a-soteriological-paradigm-in-ancient-christianity-by-author-roger-steven-evans-published-on-june-2004-9780761827696","title":"Sex and Salvation  Virginity As A Soteriological","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 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","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037779460439,"sku":"9780761827696","price":42.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761827696.jpg?v=1750937275","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sex-and-salvation-virginity-as-a-soteriological-paradigm-in-ancient-christianity-by-author-roger-steven-evans-published-on-june-2004-9780761827696","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}