The idea that hospitality could be considered a form of divine love is not a new one. In many religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, welcoming strangers into one's...
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: The sacrament of hospitality and its impact on intimate relationships
The concept of the stranger has been used for centuries to refer to an individual who is different from one's own culture, religion, ethnicity, or social norms.
It has recently been explored...
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Erotic Hospitality in Ancient Societies
The ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern societies had a unique custom that challenged modern Western notions of private sexuality, called xenia. This...
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: The ancient tradition of sexual hospitality: a look at how it shaped society.