La motivation évangélique du célibat

As recent controversies have revealed, the value of celibacy must be considered in terms of its motivation. This study aims at determining through gospel texts the motive expressed by Christ himself. The comparison with the Essene custom helps to illustrate the true meaning and the originality of th...

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Main Author: Galot, Jean 1919-2008 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:French
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Published: Ed. Pontificia Univ. Gregoriana 1972
In: Gregorianum
Year: 1972, Volume: 53, Issue: 4, Pages: 731-758
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