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Temple Prostitution In India And Erotic Elements In Religions And Cults

Temple Prostitution In India And Erotic Elements In Religions And Cults

Bloch, Iwan
Wallis, Keene

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Religion General Anthropology

ISBN10: 142536473X
ISBN13: 9781425364731
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Temple Prostitution in India and Erotic Elements in Religions and Cults is a book written by Iwan Bloch. It is a comprehensive study of the practice of temple prostitution in India and the role of eroticism in various religions and cults. The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the history and practice of temple prostitution in India, while the second part explores the erotic elements in religions and cults from around the world.The book begins by examining the origins of temple prostitution in India, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It provides a detailed account of the various forms of temple prostitution that existed in different regions of India, including the Devadasi system in South India and the Jogini system in North India. The book also explores the social, cultural, and religious factors that contributed to the prevalence of temple prostitution in India.In the second part of the book, Bloch explores the role of eroticism in various religions and cults. He examines the erotic aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other religions, as well as the role of sexuality in various mystical traditions. The book also explores the relationship between eroticism and spirituality, and how these two seemingly conflicting elements can coexist within a religious or spiritual context.Overall, Temple Prostitution in India and Erotic Elements in Religions and Cults is a fascinating and informative study of the history and practice of temple prostitution in India, as well as the role of eroticism in various religions and cults. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of sexuality and spirituality.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Anthropological Studies in the Strange Sexual Practices of All Races in All Ages, by Iwan Bloch. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766133826.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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