A Secret World: Sexuality And The Search For Celibacy / Edition 1

by A.W. Richard Sipe

Overview

A Secret World is a valuable contribution to the field of Family Therapy. Looks at the history and origins of celibacy, discusses its role in the priesthood, and considers the psychological aspects of celibacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876305850
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/01/1990
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

A. W. RICHARD SIPE, an ordained Roman Catholic Priest, is now retired from the active ministry and lives in Maryland, where he is a psychotherapist in private practice. He also lectures in family therapy at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, where he has held an appointment since 1972.

Table of Contents

PART I. THE BACKGROUND AND THE CONTEXT I. WHY THIS SUBJECT? APOLOGIA PRO STUDIIS SUIS z. CELIBACY AND THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION 3. THE ORIGINS OF CELIBACY 4. THE MEANINGS OF CELIBACY PART II. THE PRACTICE VERSUS THE PROFESSION, 5. PATTERNS OF HETEROSEXUALITY 6. THE HOMOSEXUALITIES 7. THE MASTURBATIONS 8. PRIESTS AND CHILDREN 9. SEXUAL COMPROMISES 10. THE SEX DRIVE 2. 11. WHEN PRIESTS BECOME FATHERS PART III. THE PROCESS AND THE ATTAINMENT 12. LIVING WITH CELIBACY 13. THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CELIBACY 14. THE FUTURE OF CELIBACY: REALITY AND RITUAL

Editorial Reviews

A retired Catholic priest, now a psychotherapist, explores the celibacy of priests and monks in terms of church history, theology, and the personal lives of those who have taken the vow. Based on interviews with 1,500 people over 25 years. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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