History of Circumcision

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions, Ethnic Studies
Cover of the book History of Circumcision by P. C. Remondino, P. C. Remondino
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: P. C. Remondino ISBN: 9786050415025
Publisher: P. C. Remondino Publication: September 11, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: P. C. Remondino
ISBN: 9786050415025
Publisher: P. C. Remondino
Publication: September 11, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

In ancient Egypt the performance of circumcision was at one time limited to the priesthood, who, in addition to the cleanliness that this operation imparted to that class, added the shaving of the whole body as a means of further purification. The nobility, royalty, and the higher warrior class seem to have adopted circumcision as well, either as a hygienic precaution or as an aristocratic prerogative and insignia. Among the Greeks we find a like practice, and we are told that in the times of Pythagoras the Greek philosophers were also circumcised, although we find no mention that the operation went beyond the intellectual class.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In ancient Egypt the performance of circumcision was at one time limited to the priesthood, who, in addition to the cleanliness that this operation imparted to that class, added the shaving of the whole body as a means of further purification. The nobility, royalty, and the higher warrior class seem to have adopted circumcision as well, either as a hygienic precaution or as an aristocratic prerogative and insignia. Among the Greeks we find a like practice, and we are told that in the times of Pythagoras the Greek philosophers were also circumcised, although we find no mention that the operation went beyond the intellectual class.

More books from Ethnic Studies

Cover of the book China’s Search for Energy Security by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Chinese in St. Louis by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Lesbian Realities/Lesbian Fictions in Contemporary Spain by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Karma and Rebirth by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Elections as Popular Culture in Asia by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Human Rights and Asian Values by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Behold The Power Of 13 Biblical Black Women: by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Being Young in Super-Aging Japan by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Italians in Chicago by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Russian Cultural Anthropology after the Collapse of Communism by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Opposition Politics in Japan by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Drums And Shadows by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Gender, State and Social Power in Contemporary Indonesia by P. C. Remondino
Cover of the book Women in the Footsteps of the Buddha by P. C. Remondino
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy