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Record Number: 7031 Author(s)/Creator(s): Bond , James. Contributor(s): Title: Why Celibacy? Odo of Cluny and the Development of a New Sexual Morality Source: Medieval Purity and Piety: Essays on Medieval Clerical Celibacy and Religious Reform.  Edited by Michael FrassettoGarland Medieval Casebooks Series.  Garland Publishing, 1998.  Pages 81 - 115. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Celibacy Clergy- Sexual Behavior Ecclesiastical Reform Eucharist, Sacrament Monks Odo, Abbot of Cluny, Saint Ritual Purity Sexuality Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: 9-10 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: In "Why Celibacy? Odo of Cluny and the Development of a New Sexual Morality", Phyllis G. Jestice argues that Odo of Cluny played an important role in urging ideals of sexual purity on the clergy as a whole. When read against de Jong's essay, it becomes le Author's Affiliation: University of Bristol [Visiting Fellow] Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1998. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 0815324308

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