The Sacred Fire, The Story of Sex in Religion

The Sacred Fire, The Story of Sex in Religion published by University Books, New York, NY, 1958. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good in Torn DJ. Top edge spine frayed. Bottom edge shelf worn. DJ torn. Content and bal of binding in excellent condition. 288 Pgs. LCCN 58-13358. With and introduction by Dr. Charles Francis Potter. Illustrated. In clear , bold terms and simple, straight-forward language, here is the full story of the hidden but undeniable strain of sexual symbolism that underlies our expressions of faith. Working from the extensive anthropological, sociological and historical evidence other observers have preferred to leave undiscussed, the author constructs a fascinating picture of mankind's thousands of years of devotion to fertility, procreation and sex. Copyright 1930 by Horace Liveright, Inc. Copyright 1958 by B. Z. Goldberg. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 4468.