Description
The God-Idea of the Ancients; Or, Sex in Religion by Eliza Burt Gamble is a pioneering exploration of the intersection of sexuality and spirituality in ancient religions. Written in the late 19th century, this thought-provoking work challenges conventional views by proposing that many ancient deities were rooted in sexual symbolism and human sexuality. Gamble meticulously examines various mythologies, linking the portrayal of gods with fertility, reproduction, and eroticism, suggesting that these themes were integral to the spiritual lives of ancient cultures.Through her detailed analysis, Gamble argues that the divine was often represented in ways that reflect human reproductive processes, thereby intertwining the sacred and the sexual. As a feminist thinker of her time, she advocates for a reevaluation of religious narratives, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the feminine and the erotic in understanding the divine. This book remains a significant contribution to the study of religion, gender, and mythology.
Details
Publisher - Lettel
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Eliza Eliza Burt Gamble
Published Date - 2025-10-25
ISBN - 9609441286953
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm
Page Count - 213
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