Sex, Gender and the Sacred presents a multi-faith, multi-disciplinary collection of essays that explore the interlocking narratives of religion and gender encompassing 4,000 years of history.  Contains readings relating to sex and religion that encompass 4,000 years of gender historyFeatures new research in religion and gender across diverse cultures, periods, and religious traditionsPresents multi-faith and multi-disciplinary perspectives with significant comparative potentialOffers original theories and concepts relating to gender, religion, and sexualityIncludes innovative interpretations of the connections between visual, verbal, and material aspects of particular religious traditions