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Castration and the Heavenly Kingdom: A Russian Folktale

Laura Engelstein
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Description:Of the many sects that broke from the official Russian Orthodox church in the eighteenth century, one was universally despised. Its members were peasants from the Russian heartland skilled in the arts of animal husbandry who turned their knives on themselves to become "eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake.". "In a feat of historical reconstruction, Laura Engelstein tells the sect's astonishing tale. She describes the horrified reactions to the sect by outsiders, including outraged bureaucrats, physicians, and theologians. More important, she allows the Skoptsy a say in defining the contours of their history and the meaning behind their sacrifice.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Castration and the Heavenly Kingdom: A Russian Folktale. To get started finding Castration and the Heavenly Kingdom: A Russian Folktale, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Castration and the Heavenly Kingdom: A Russian Folktale

Laura Engelstein
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Description: Of the many sects that broke from the official Russian Orthodox church in the eighteenth century, one was universally despised. Its members were peasants from the Russian heartland skilled in the arts of animal husbandry who turned their knives on themselves to become "eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake.". "In a feat of historical reconstruction, Laura Engelstein tells the sect's astonishing tale. She describes the horrified reactions to the sect by outsiders, including outraged bureaucrats, physicians, and theologians. More important, she allows the Skoptsy a say in defining the contours of their history and the meaning behind their sacrifice.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Castration and the Heavenly Kingdom: A Russian Folktale. To get started finding Castration and the Heavenly Kingdom: A Russian Folktale, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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