Histoire de la prostitution chez tous les peuples du monde depuis l'antiquité la plus reculée jusqu'à nos jours, tome 3/6

An expansive, meticulously illustrated study surveys the role of prostitution across continents and centuries, weaving together legal texts, literary excerpts, and artistic depictions to reveal how societies have regulated desire. The author, a seasoned scholar of ancient cultures, guides listeners through a wealth of primary sources—Greek terminology, Roman statutes, medieval codes—while situating each practice within its broader social and economic fabric. Rich steel engravings punctuate the narrative, offering vivid visual anchors to the recorded customs.

The third volume turns to the Christian era, examining how the nascent church sought to reshape a world steeped in pagan permissiveness. By juxtaposing Saint Paul’s epistles, early Roman jurisprudence, and prevailing pagan philosophies, the work charts the tension between emerging notions of chastity and entrenched sexual economies. Listeners gain a nuanced view of how theological ideals, marital reforms, and moral campaigns intersected with everyday life, setting the stage for later transformations without revealing the story’s ultimate conclusions.