Contributions

  • Mark, Jonathan. - Contributor

Publication

1995 - New York University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

48,750 words, Guess

Page Count

195 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1273072M
  • ISBN-100814792685
  • OCLC Control Number32666077
  • Library of Congress Control Number95004421
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  • LibraryThing748626

Classifications

  • DDC296.3/8566
  • LCCBM720.S4 W47 1995

Description

In this lighthearted, lively tour of sexuality within Jewish religion and culture, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and Jonathan Mark team up to reveal how, contrary to popular wisdom, the Jewish tradition is much more progressive in many regards than one might think. Applying Dr. Ruth's unique brand of "couples therapy" to such Biblical relationships as those of Abraham and Sarah, and Joseph and Potiphar's wife, the authors enlist Biblical lore to cover such topics as surrogacy, incest, and arranged marriages. They offer a clearer understanding of the intertwining relationships among sexuality, spirituality, and sexual roles through a look at the latter books of the Bible - the Song of Songs, Ruth, Proverbs, Psalms, and some of the bawdier tales of the Prophets. One chapter provides a provocative metaphorical perspective on the Sabbath as a weekly revival, highlighting not only its spiritual but its marital and sexual aspects as well.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Heavenly sex: sex in the Jewish traditionNew York University Press1995-01-01

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