From Shame to Sin

Explore the transformation of Roman sexual culture as it shifted from shame to sin in this groundbreaking work. Kyle Harper delves into the rise of Christianity as a turning point in the history of sexuality and examines the roots of modern sexual morality in an ancient religious revolution. Through literature, philosophy, and art, Harper provides insight into the emergence of free will in Christian dogma, making all human action, including sexual behavior, accountable to the spiritual world. Discover how divine judgment replaced social condemnation, and how this led to Christianity's explicit prohibitions of homosexuality, extramarital love, and prostitution.