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Law, Sex, And Christian Society In Medieval Europe
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This Monumental Study Of Medieval Law And Sexual Conduct Explores The Origin And Develpment Of The Christian Church'S Sex Law And The Systems Of Belief Upon Which That Law Rested. Focusing On The Church'S Own Legal System Of Canon Law, James A. Brundage Offers A Comprehensive History Of Legal Doctrinescovering The Millennium From A.D. 500 To 1500Concerning A Wide Variety Of Sexual Behavior, Including Marital Sex, Adultery, Homosexuality, Concubinage, Prostitution, Masturbation, And Incest. His Survey Makes Strikingly Clear How The System Of Sexual Control In A World We Have Halfforgotten Has Shaped The World In Which We Live Today. The Regulation Of Marriage And Divorce As We Know It Today, Together With The Outlawing Of Bigamy And Polygamy And The Imposition Of Criminal Sanctions On Such Activities As Sodomy, Fellatio, Cunnilingus, And Bestiality, Are All Based In Large Measure Upon Ideas And Beliefs About Sexual Morality That Became Law In Christian Europe In The Middle Ages.Brundage'S Book Is Consistently Learned, Enormously Useful, And Frequently Entertaining. It Is The Best We Have On The Relationships Between Theological Norms, Legal Principles, And Sexual Practice.Peter Iver Kaufman, Church History
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Law, Sex, and Christian Society in Medieval Europe'? A: The book primarily explores the origin and development of the Christian church's sex law and the belief systems that influenced it, covering a millennium of legal doctrines related to various sexual behaviors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is James A. Brundage, a noted scholar in the field of medieval law and sexual conduct.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 698 pages, providing an in-depth examination of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Law, Sex, and Christian Society in Medieval Europe' published? A: The book was published on January 15, 1990.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is a comprehensive study and is often recommended for academic use, particularly in courses related to medieval studies, law, or religious studies.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book regarding sexual behavior? A: The book covers a variety of sexual behaviors including marital sex, adultery, homosexuality, concubinage, prostitution, masturbation, and incest.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context for its topics? A: Yes, it provides historical context by examining legal doctrines from A.D. 500 to 1500, illustrating how medieval sexual control shaped modern laws.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding contemporary sexual laws? A: Yes, it highlights the historical roots of modern sexual laws, making it valuable for understanding how past beliefs influence current regulations.