Hippolytus, the Lamia, and the Eunuch: Celibacy and Narrative Strategy in Philostratus’ Life of Apollonius
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DOI: 10.1086/691538
Abstract: Philostatus' Life of Apollonius of Tyana , the novelistic biography of a celibate ascetic, holy man, and Pythagorean philosopher, is a work full of echoes of classical Greek literature. This deeply learned, and often deeply… read more here.
Keywords: apollonius; hippolytus lamia; life apollonius; lamia eunuch ... See more keywords
The Anthropological Witness of Celibacy
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DOI: 10.15581/006.50.1.121-138
Abstract: This essay endeavors to demonstrate that celibacy «for the sake of the Kingdom» conveys important lessons for human flourishing. Celibacy is an anthropological witness to the possibility and conditions of faithful human love, the nobility… read more here.
Keywords: celibacy anthropological; anthropological witness; celibacy; witness celibacy ... See more keywords
Why Are Non-Heterosexual Males Attracted to Religious Celibacy? A Case for the ‘Gay Shaman’ Theory
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DOI: 10.46469/mq.2018.59.2.4
Abstract: There are elevated levels of non-heterosexual orientation and pedophilia among male religious celibates, such as Catholic priests and certain shamans. Based on cross-cultural empirical studies, it is argued that the most likely explanation is that… read more here.
Keywords: males attracted; religious celibacy; attracted religious; non heterosexual ... See more keywords