The body and society : men, women,and sexual renunciation in early Christianity /
Peter Brown.
- New York : Columbia University Press, 1988.
- xx, 504 p.; 24 cm.
- Lectures on the history of religions; new ser.,no 13 .
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Celibacy--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca.30-600 Virginity--Religious aspects--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600 Sex--Religious aspects--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600 Asceticism--History--Early church, ca. 30-600