Between 1st-5th centuries AD there developed in Christian circles the practice of sexual renunciation - continence, celibacy and life-long virginity. This study examines the ideas about individuality and society that were implied in these renunciations and outlines the controversies among Christian writers generated by such topics as the nature of sexuality, the relations between men and women and the structure and purpose of society. Peter Brown has also written "Augustine of Hippo", "The World of Late Antiquity", "The ...
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Between 1st-5th centuries AD there developed in Christian circles the practice of sexual renunciation - continence, celibacy and life-long virginity. This study examines the ideas about individuality and society that were implied in these renunciations and outlines the controversies among Christian writers generated by such topics as the nature of sexuality, the relations between men and women and the structure and purpose of society. Peter Brown has also written "Augustine of Hippo", "The World of Late Antiquity", "The Making of Late Antiquity", "The Cult of the Saints", "Religion and Society in the Age of Saint Augustine" and "Society and the Holy in Late Antiquity".
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