Masturbation from Judaism to Victorianism

This article demonstrates how masturbation, based on a misconception of Genesis 38:7-10, was judged harshly in both Judaism and Christianity, laying the foundation historically for social and religious hostility toward sex. Masturbation, known as the "secret sin," a threat to the human rac...

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Main Author: Patton, Michael S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1985]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1985, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 133-146
Further subjects:B Sexual Attitude
B Social Change
B Human Race
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)