Sex, Gender and the Sacred presents a multi-faith,multi-disciplinary collection of essays that explore theinterlocking narratives of religion and gender encompassing 4,000years of history.* Contains readings relating to sex and religion that encompass4,000 years of gender history* Features new research in religion and gender across diversecultures, periods, and religious traditions* Presents multi-faith and multi-disciplinary perspectives withsignificant comparative potential* Offers original theories and concepts relating to gender,religion, and sexuality* Includes innovative interpretations of the connections betweenvisual, verbal, and material aspects of particular religioustraditions