Tattooed and/or Pierced Christians? : A Comparative Analysis of Catholic and Orthodox Perspectives on Body Modification /

Tattooed and/or Pierced Christians? : A Comparative Analysis of Catholic and Orthodox Perspectives on Body Modification /

Despite the widespread popularity of body modification, this study is the first to provide a comparative analysis of Catholic and Orthodox perspectives on tattoos and piercings. By examining historical, doctrinal, and ethical debates, the book explores scriptural interpretations, official Church tea...

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Main Author: Mavropoulos, Angelos (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Paderborn : Ferdinand Schöningh, Brill Deutschland, 2025.

Series: Eastern Church Identities ; 24.
Schöningh, Fink and mentis Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2026.

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Theology and World Christianity.

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Call Number: BS709.4

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Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • Preliminary Material /
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  • Chapter 2 Turning to Theology: Eastern and Western Christianity /
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  • Chapter 3 Scriptural Teachings on the Body and Its Modification /
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  • Chapter 4 The Perspectives of Eastern Orthodox Theology /
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  • Chapter 5 The Perspectives of Catholic Theology /
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  • Chapter 6 Conclusions /
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  • Back Matter
  • Bibliography /
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