Sex, Violence, and Justice by Aline H Kalbian

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In 1968, Pope Paul VI published Humanae vitae, the encyclical that reaffirmed the Catholic Church's continued opposition to the use of any form of artificial contraception. The author outlines the Church's position against artificial contraception as principally rooted in three biblical commandments.

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Sex, Violence, and Justice by Aline H Kalbian

In 1968, Pope Paul VI published Humanae vitae, the encyclical that reaffirmed the Catholic Church's continued opposition to the use of any form of artificial contraception. The author outlines the Church's position against artificial contraception as principally rooted in three biblical commandments.
This book is not only a useful update of the development of Catholic teaching, it connects that teaching to emergent contemporary conundraA valuable resource for serious study by scholars and a must read in pertinent graduate courses, it might be an apt Christmas gift for bishops and members of Congress. For those who wish to pursue the subject in greater depth, the author provides abundant footnotes and bibliography. Catholic Books Review Kalbian has done a great service in providing a methodological framework to systematically analyze and move such conversations [about contraception within the Catholic Church] forward. America Magazine An important glimpse into the theoretical, historical, and political factors that influence Catholic teaching on sexuality. Kalbian's historical research is extensive, ranging from classical theologians such as Thomas Aquinas to the modern popes. The historical material is brilliant, but where Kalbian really shines is in her engagement with the contemporary issues surrounding contraception. Choice
Aline H. Kalbian is associate professor of religion at Florida State University. She is the author of Sexing the Church: Gender, Power, and Ethics in Contemporary Catholicism.
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ISBN 13 9781626161047
ISBN 10 1626161046
Title Sex, Violence, and Justice
Author Aline H Kalbian
Series Moral Traditions Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Georgetown University Press
Year published 2014-04-03
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.