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Colón, Christine A., 1968-

Singled out : why celibacy must be reinvented in today's church / Christine A. Colón & Bonnie E. Field. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, c2009. - 256 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-244) and index.

Repression & neuroses : negative secular views of celibacy -- Power & freedom : positive secular views of celibacy -- Chastity & holiness : positive Christian views of celibacy -- Sin & selfishness : negative Christian views of celibacy -- Lust & avoidance : dangerous messages about sexual temptation -- Happiness & maturity : dangerous messages about sex and marriage -- Covenant & inclusion : views of celibacy in Scripture -- Monks & martyrs : views of celibacy in the church's past -- Discipline & community : views of celibacy in contemporary Christian thought.

ISBN: 1587432374 (pbk.) 9781587432378 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2009007341

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Celibacy--Christianity.
Evangelicalism.
Single people--Religious life.

LC Class. No.: BV 4596 .S5 / C655 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 260 248.47 / C718s