Chastity: Reconciliation of the Senses

Erik Varden's book explores the concept of chastity as a loveable quality and a healing embrace, emphasizing the restoration of wholeness and the unity of body and spirit. It draws on a wide range of references to scripture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture to support its argument.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Chastity, at first glance, may appear daunting, something to be swiftly disregarded. However, it is a distinct concept from celibacy. In a world where religion is waning in the Western realm and where the senses seem to have taken over, Erik Varden presents chastity as a lovable quality that profoundly impacts and enhances humanity. The terms sexuality and wholeness suggest that being sexual entails a state of incompleteness, yearning for restoration. Wholeness signifies a healing embrace that we deeply desire. In Biblical terms, chastity is associated with the simplicity of sight, enabling us to transcend the divisions caused by our passions and desires. Indeed, our desires may find fulfillment. Body and spirit, male and female, order and disorder, passion, and death can transition from a state of creative tension to a new level of wholeness. Varden's text is enriched by a diverse array of references to scripture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture, adding depth and richness to his exploration of the topic.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 134 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399411417