Whole and Holy Sexuality

By William F. Kraft

Two exaggerations threaten a wholesome understanding of human sexuality today. The first is represented by the ceaseless, value-free quest for pleasure; the second focuses on rules and spiritual cliches that offer little practical counsel or support. ""Whole and Holy Sexuality"" is an insightful and enlightening handbook with concrete suggestions and support. It will help married, single and vowed celibate people to cope with, grow from, and enjoy sexuality.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579102034
• ISBN13: 9781579102036
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

An Impressive Guide to Deeper Understanding of Sexuality

"Whole and Holy Sexuality" is a fantastic book on sexuality from a "wholistic" perspective. In Dr. Kraft's words, we are sexually embodied spiritual beings and must not treat ourselves as anything less. We must strive for the healthy integration of our spiritual dimension with our physical (sexual) dimension. "We are foolish," he concludes, "to pursue less than wholistic sexual lives."This relatively short book (134 p.) is packed with practical information for anybody seeking to improve their understanding of their own sexuality and others'. Dr. Kraft addresses a wide array of topics, from affection and friendship to various modes of genital sexuality, including masturbation and homosexuality. He spends significant time looking into how we handle sexuality psychologically. His approach differs from other authors in that he maintains a much-needed balance between the biological "facts of sexuality" and the Christian "philosophy of sexuality." The result is a book that is easily understandable and wonderfully practical!