Love, Sex & Gender In The World's Religions

Bringing together original work from some of the world's leading specialists
in the field, this new volume offers wide-ranging and enlightening new
perspectives on the role of love, sex and gender in a variety of different
faiths.;Among the issues covered are gender politics, sexual symbolism and
religious ecstasy, and their role in religions as diverse as Christianity and
Tibetan Buddhism. Featuring essays by such distinguished thinkers as Arvind
Sharma, Karen Lebacqz, Julius Lipner, Karen Jo Torjesen and Carter Heyward,
this new collection combines classic sources of text and tradition with
innovative ideas and modes of thought, creating a detailed but accessible
study.;This clear and concise book will challenge the reader to think
creatively about both past and present concepts of sexuality, relationships
and the role of women in the world faiths. It should be of interest to
students, scholars and the interested general reader alike.