Sexual roles were defined by status and power dynamics rather than modern binary orientations. ⛪ The Christian Shift
The Making of Fornication: Eros, Ethics, and Political Reform in Greek Philosophy and Early Christianity explores how the concept of "fornication" was constructed through centuries of moral and social shifts. It traces the evolution of sexual ethics from Classical Greek ideals to the rigorous asceticism of late antiquity. 🏛️ Classical Origins The Making of Fornication: Eros, Ethics, and Po...
The term was expanded to cover nearly all non-procreative or extramarital acts. Sexual roles were defined by status and power
Sexual regulation served as a tool for defining community boundaries. The Making of Fornication: Eros, Ethics, and Po...