{"product_id":"a-discourse-on-the-worship-richard-payne-knight-9781396326745","title":"A Discourse on the Worship of Priapus: and its Connection with the Mystic Theology of the Ancients","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Discourse on the Worship of Priapus delves into the intricate relationship between fertility worship and sexuality in the Classical period. Written by an esteemed English scholar and antiquarian, Richard Payne Knight, this seminal 1786 work explores the veneration of Priapus, the god of fertility, offering an unprecedented examination of the interplay between religion and sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnight's insightful analysis shocked contemporary society, leading to its initial suppression. Despite advancements in the study of religious history, Knight's essay remains a pioneering text, shedding light on ancient phallic symbolism and its cultural significance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis profound exploration offers readers a unique perspective on the historical context of fertility worship, encapsulating the enduring impact of Knight's scholarly contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Payne Knight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 139632674X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781396326745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.41d","brand":"Richard Payne Knight","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46094334165247,"sku":"9781396326745","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_27cd3a0e-d751-4b2e-8ad0-a2956464bc65.jpg?v=1724844354","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-discourse-on-the-worship-richard-payne-knight-9781396326745","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}