The Ethics of Sex - Thielicke, Helmut; Doberstein, John W. (New York : Harper & Row, 1964)
Introduction : the duality of man : biblical anthropology of the sexes -- Eros and agape : theological phenomenology of the human sex relationship. The problem : the interconnection of bios and person in the realm of eros ; The libido, animal and human ; The realization of the sex nature -- The order of marriage. The biblical interpretation of marriage ; The sacramental and the "worldly" interpretations of marriage; controversial theological considerations ; The changed position of woman in the family and in society (the problem of the equality of the sexes) ; Divorce and the remarriage of divorced persons -- Borderline situations. Birth control (the problem of optional sterility) ; Interruption of pregnancy (the problem of artificial abortion) ; Artificial insemination ; The problem of homosexuality.
Translation of : Ethik der Gesellschaft, des Rechtes, der Sexualität und der Kunst. Selections.
Keywords: Sexual ethics.Marriage.