Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe by John Boswell (lgbt booklub, history)

Let's read and discuss Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe by John Boswell

" At a time when strictures against homosexuality are the subject of impassioned debate, this groundbreaking work of scholarship has generated extraordinary controversy. For in Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe, Yale historian John Boswell, one of our most respected authorities on the Middle Ages, produces extensive evidence that at one time the Catholic and eastern Orthodox churches not only sanctioned unions between partners of the same sex but sanctified them—in ceremonies that bear striking resemblance to the heterosexual marriage ceremonies. "

I picked this book as our first regarding the important topic of homosexuality in the West during the Middle Ages. It came highly recommended as both interesting and informative; we shall see.

Vino's is very cozy and quiet, even though it's on Las Olas. They have a large drink list, as well as bistro type food like gourmet pizza and charcuterie boards. The room is small and private. Happy hour is until 7.00 pm. There's cheap and plentiful parking right behind the building.

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