'A divine attraction between your soul and mine': George Whitefield and same-sex affection in 18th-century Methodism

This article considers the blurred lines between male friendship and homoeroticism in 18th-century Methodism. It considers possible cases of transgressive male sexual acts among Methodist preachers, evaluates contemporary claims made about the sexual proclivities of leading Methodists, and considers...

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Main Author: O'Brien, Glen 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: [2017]
In: Pacifica
Year: 2017, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 177-192
IxTheo Classification:KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KDD Protestant Church
KDE Anglican Church
NCF Sexual ethics
Further subjects:B Methodism
B Masculinity
B Sexuality
B 18th Century
B METHODIST HISTORY
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