• Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe by John Boswell presents evidence of same-sex unions being sanctioned and sanctified by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches in the past.
• The book explores ceremonies that resemble heterosexual marriage ceremonies, shedding light on historical attitudes toward same-sex relationships.
• Highly praised and controversial, the work challenges conventional beliefs about the history of same-sex unions within religious contexts.
• Boswell's research offers a thought-provoking perspective on the historical treatment of LGBTQ+ relationships in premodern Europe.
• This groundbreaking book sparks discussion and contemplation about the intersection of religion, history, and LGBTQ+ rights.

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