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Record Number: 3641 Author(s)/Creator(s): Nathan , Bassem. Contributor(s): Title: Medieval Arabic Medical Views on Male Homosexuality [includes a translation of Avicenna's chapter on passive male homosexuality ("ûbnah") from his "Canon of Medicine"]. Source: Journal of Homosexuality 26, 4 ( 1994): Pages 37 - 39. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Avicenna, Philosopher- Canon of Medicine Homosexuality Medicine Muslims Award Note: Geographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Century: 10-11 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Medieval medical views on homosexuality are outlined. Three theories seem to have been present. The first considers homosexuality as a nasty psychological phenomenon that ought to be punished rather than treated. The second theory suggests that an abnormal sensory innervation to the penis requires intense sensory input to achieve sexual satisfaction. A third congenital theory proposes that homosexuality results when the maternal sperm prevails over the paternal sperm. The most important proponent of the first theory was Avicenna (Ibn-Sîna, 980-1037 A.D.); a literal translation of the relevant chapter from his "Canon of Medicine" is given. [Reproduced by permission of the Haworth Press.] Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, U.K. Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1994. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00918369

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