Tattooed and/or Pierced Christians?: A Comparative Analysis of Catholic and Orthodox Perspectives on Body Modification

Despite the widespread popularity of body modification, this study is the first to provide a comparative analysis of Catholic and Orthodox perspectives on tattoos and piercings. By examining historical, doctrinal, and ethical debates, the book explores scriptural interpretations, official Church tea...

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Subtitles:A Comparative Analysis of Catholic and Orthodox Perspectives on Body Modification
Main Author: Mavropoulos, Angelos (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Paderborn Ferdinand Schöningh, Brill Deutschland 2025
In:Year: 2025
Series/Journal:Eastern Church Identities 24
Schöningh, Fink and mentis Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2026
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Holy See (motif) / Orthodox Church / Tattoo / Body jewelry
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KDB Roman Catholic Church
KDF Orthodox Church
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Theology and World Christianity
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Tattooed and/or Pierced Christians? : A Comparative Analysis of Catholic and Orthodox Perspectives on Body Modification. - Paderborn : Ferdinand Schöningh, Brill Deutschland, 2025. - 9783506798152