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In Defense Of Purity: An Analysis Of The Catholic Ideals Of Purity And Virginity
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A Probing Meditation On The Nature, Value, And Beauty Of Purity, In Defense Of Purity Is Not A Book Of Sexual Ethics, Nor A Howto Guide To Puritybut For Readers With Open Minds And Hearts, The Book Promises To Be Transformative.When Dietrich Von Hildebrand Converted To Catholicism In 1914, He Was Surprised To Find That, Despite An Abundance Of Books On The Dangers Of Impurity, There Were Practically None On The Positive Values Of Purity. So, Writes Alice Von Hildebrand, Widow Of Dietrich, In A New Foreword To The Book, This Is What He Set Out To Do In In Defense Of Purity: To Explore Purity As A Positive Reality And Only In Light Of Its Beauty To Describe Its Contrary.First Published In 1927, In Defense Of Purity Anticipates Many Of The Most Pressing Social Issues Of Our Day. Hildebrands Vision Of The Human Person Offers An Antidote To A Contemporary Attitude That Treats The Body As A Mere Object And Fails To Appreciate Its Integral Unity With The Person.In Defense Of Purity Has Influenced Thinkers Like Karol Wojtyla/Pope John Paul Ii, Whose Own Love And Responsibility And Theology Of The Body Share And Build Upon Many Of Dietrich Von Hildebrands Insights. This New Edition Stands To Influence A New Generation Of Readers, Looking For Enduring Answers To The Perennial Questions About Human Life And Love.In Defense Of Purity Cuts Through The Current Debates To Offer A Fundamental View Of The Very Essence And Meaning Of Purity. Hildebrands Insights On Love, Marriage, Virginity, And Sexuality Offer Fresh Wisdom To People In Any Stage Of Life, From First Dates, To Religious Vows, To Golden Anniversaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'In Defense of Purity'? A: 'In Defense of Purity' explores the positive values and beauty of purity and virginity from a Catholic perspective, challenging contemporary views that often reduce the body to an object.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In Defense of Purity'? A: The book is authored by Dietrich von Hildebrand, a prominent Catholic philosopher.
- Q: When was 'In Defense of Purity' first published? A: 'In Defense of Purity' was first published in 1927 and has been influential in Catholic thought since then.
- Q: What kind of readers is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for readers with open minds and hearts, particularly those interested in understanding the deeper values of purity and its implications for love and relationships.
- Q: What is the page count of the paperback edition? A: The paperback edition of 'In Defense of Purity' contains 174 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the book addresses complex themes related to purity and relationships, it is generally suitable for mature readers and those seeking thoughtful insights on human life and love.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: 'In Defense of Purity' is available in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Does 'In Defense of Purity' discuss sexual ethics? A: No, the book is not a guide to sexual ethics but rather a meditation on the beauty of purity and virginity, offering a positive perspective on these ideals.
- Q: How does this book relate to contemporary social issues? A: The book anticipates and addresses many pressing social issues by promoting a vision of the human person that respects the integrity of the body and its connection to the whole person.
- Q: What influence has 'In Defense of Purity' had on other works? A: The insights of 'In Defense of Purity' have influenced notable thinkers, including Pope John Paul II, particularly in his works 'Love and Responsibility' and 'Theology of the Body'.