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The Roman Catholic Church And The Lures Of Sex; The Beginnings Of Modern Civilization, Industry, Commerce, Foreign Trade, Finance And Banking; And How

The Roman Catholic Church And The Lures Of Sex; The Beginnings Of Modern Civilization, Industry, Commerce, Foreign Trade, Finance And Banking; And How

Barnes, Harry Elmer

Hardcover

Investing & FinanceCatholicismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161645268
ISBN13: 9781161645262
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Roman Catholic Church and the Lures of Sex by Harry Elmer Barnes is a historical analysis of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the development of modern civilization, industry, commerce, foreign trade, finance, and banking. Barnes examines how the Church's teachings on sexuality and morality shaped the behavior of its followers and influenced the course of Western history.The book explores the ways in which the Church's strict sexual codes led to repression and hypocrisy, as well as how the Church's power was undermined by the forces of modernity. Barnes argues that the Church's teachings on sex and morality were a major factor in the rise of capitalism and the development of modern industrial society.Barnes draws on a wide range of historical sources to support his arguments, including primary sources from the Church itself. He also provides a detailed analysis of the role of the Church in the development of Western civilization, from the Middle Ages to the present day.Overall, The Roman Catholic Church and the Lures of Sex is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the Church's impact on Western history and society. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of religion, sexuality, and modern civilization.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.

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