University Press of America
Pages: 204
Trim: 6½ x 9
978-0-7618-2769-6 • Paperback • June 2004 • $60.99 • (£47.00)
Roger Steven Evans is Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Payne Theological Seminary and a Visiting Professor at United Theological Seminary. He was named among Who's Who of American Teachers® in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Evans holds a Ph.D. in Intellectual History from the Ohio State University.
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Acknowledgments
Chapter 3 Introduction
Chapter 4 PART ONE: VIRGINITY IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Greek and Roman Writings: Virginity in the Greek Writings; Virginity in the Roman Writings
Chapter 5 Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Jewish Writings: Virginity in the Hebrew Scriptures; Virginity in the Extra-Biblical Literature: Rabbinic Literature; Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs; Essene Literature
Chapter 6 Christian Virginity and Its Interpretations: The New Testament; The Question of Marriage; The Case for Virginity in 1 Corinthians 7
Chapter 7 The Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 7
Chapter 8 Views of Virgins and Virginity in the Ancient Gnostic and New Testament Apocrypha Writings
Chapter 9 The Gendering of Virginity: "Who Gets to Call Whom What?": Escaping Femaleness = Becoming Men; Escaping Femaleness = Escaping Sex; The Politics of Virginity: Controlling Virginity = Controlling Virgins; The Politics of Virginity: Legislated Control
Chapter 10 The Growth of Virginity in Early Christianity
Chapter 11 Conclusion
Chapter 12 PART TWO: VIRGINITY IN THE WRITINGS OF THE CHURCH FATHERS: Introduction
Chapter 13 The Gift of Virginity: A Gift From God/A Gift to God
Chapter 14 Virginity and the Divine: Virgins are the Brides of Christ; Virgins are the Mothers of Christ; Virgins are the Constant Companions of Christ; Virginity is Pleasing to God; Virginity Brings Rewards From God; Virgins are Angelic; Virgins are Holy
Chapter 15 Virginity and Marriage
Chapter 16 Virginity in the Economy of Salvation: Virgins are Saved; Virgins are Saviors
Chapter 17 Virginity Lost
Chapter 18 Conclusion
Chapter 19 Bibliography
Chapter 20 Scripture Index
Chapter 21 Name Index
Chapter 22 About the Author