Temple Prostitution In India And Erotic Elements In Religions And Cults

By Iwan Bloch

Book Overview

Temple Prostitution in India and Erotic Elements in Religions and Cults is a book written by Iwan Bloch. The book explores the practice of temple prostitution in India and the role of eroticism in various religions and cults. The author delves into the history of temple prostitution in India, analyzing its origins, development, and eventual decline. He also examines the various religious and cultural beliefs that surround the practice, including the idea that it was a form of worship and a way to attain spiritual enlightenment.In addition to temple prostitution, the book also explores the role of eroticism in various religions and cults. The author examines the use of sexual imagery and practices in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other belief systems. He also discusses the ways in which eroticism has been used in religious rituals and ceremonies throughout history.Overall, Temple Prostitution in India and Erotic Elements in Religions and Cults is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between sexuality and spirituality in India and beyond. It offers a unique perspective on a controversial and often misunderstood topic, shedding light on the historical, cultural, and religious contexts that have shaped these practices over time.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Anthropological Studies in the Strange Sexual Practices of All Races in All Ages, by Iwan Bloch. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766133826.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162844183
• ISBN13: 9781162844183
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"