Born again bodies: flesh and spirit in American Christianity

'Born Again Bodies' explores a modern manifestation of religious asceticism. Using literature with titles such as 'What Would Jesus Eat?' the promoters of Christian diet programmes are enrolling hundreds of thousands of Americans prepared to believe that fat people won't mak...

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Contributors: Griffith, R. Marie (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Berkeley University of Californiarnia Press c2004
In:Year: 2004
Series/Journal:California studies in food and culture 12
Further subjects:B Lichaamscultuur
B Human body ; Religious aspects ; Christianity ; History of doctrines
B United States
B United States Religious life and customs
B Human Body Religious aspects Christianity History of doctrines
B Human Body Social aspects History United States
B Protestantism History United States
B RELIGION ; Christianity ; General
B History
B BODY, MIND & SPIRIT ; Sacred Sexuality
B Human body ; Social aspects
B Verenigde Staten
B Human Body Social aspects (United States) History
B Protestantism (United States) History
B Protestantism
B Electronic books
B Christendom
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Summary:'Born Again Bodies' explores a modern manifestation of religious asceticism. Using literature with titles such as 'What Would Jesus Eat?' the promoters of Christian diet programmes are enrolling hundreds of thousands of Americans prepared to believe that fat people won't make it to heaven
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-302) and index. - Description based on print version record
ISBN:0520938119

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