Since the 1960s a fresh wave of new religions and what has come to be termed 'spiritualities' have been evident on a global scale. This volume in The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion focuses on these 'new' religions and their often contentious attitudes towards human sexuality. Part 1, through previously-published articles, provides instances of affirming orientations of the 'new' religions towards sexuality. This entails scrutinising examples of innovative religion from a historical perspective, as well as those of a more contemporary nature. Part 2 examines, with pertinent illustrations, the controversial character of 'new' religions in their 'cultist' forms and matters of sexual control and abuse. Part 3 considers sexuality as articulated through paganism, the occult and esotericism in the postmodern setting. Part 4 examines both hetero- and non-hetero- expressions of sexuality through the so-called 'New Spiritualities', Quasi-religions and the more 'hidden' forms of religiosity.
| ISBN: | 9781032243313 |
| Publication date: | 13th December 2021 |
| Author: | Stephen Hunt |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 436 pages |
| Series: | The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion |
| Genres: |
Religion: general Spiritualism Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems Gender studies, gender groups Sociology |
Since the 1960s a fresh wave of new religions and what has come to be termed 'spiritualities' have been evident on a global scale. This volume in The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion focuses on these 'new' religions and their often contentious attitudes towards human sexuality. Part 1, through previously-published articles, provides instances of affirming orientations of the 'new' religions towards sexuality. This entails scrutinising examples of innovative religion from a historical perspective, as well as those of a more contemporary nature. Part 2 examines, with pertinent illustrations, the controversial character of 'new' religions in their 'cultist' forms and matters of sexual control and abuse. Part 3 considers sexuality as articulated through paganism, the occult and esotericism in the postmodern setting. Part 4 examines both hetero- and non-hetero- expressions of sexuality through the so-called 'New Spiritualities', Quasi-religions and the more 'hidden' forms of religiosity.
New Religions and Spiritualities features in the following genres: Religion: general, Spiritualism, Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems, Gender studies, gender groups, Sociology
New Religions and Spiritualities is available in Paperback, Hardback
New Religions and Spiritualities was written by Stephen Hunt and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
New Religions and Spiritualities has 436 pages
Yes it is part of The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion series
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