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Lower than the angels : a history of sex and Christianity

by Diarmaid MacCulloch

Exploring a 3000-year history, this book examines how Christian societies have approached sex, gender and the family. It highlights the complex, shifting and often contradictory attitudes towards same-sex love, trans identity and the role of women.

Accession 31744 ISBN 9780241400937 Publisher Allen Lane
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