Blossom of Bone: Reclaiming the Connections Between Homoeroticism and the Sacred

by Randy P. Conner

The first multi-cultural exploration of the sacred experience, roles, and rituals of gay and gender-bending men, from the ancient priests of the goddess to Oscar Wilde and pop music icon Sylvester--a rich tradition of men who have embodied the interrelationship between androgyny, homoeroticism, and the quest for the sacred. Illustrations and photos.

Genres: Queer, Religion, Nonfiction, Spirituality, History, Gay, LGBT

352 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1993

Reviews

[Bart]

This book is awesome! Highly recommended for anyone interested in Queer Spirituality.

[Michael]

out of print now but worth searching for if your interested in the connections between queer spirit and the sacred.

[Justin]

This was an incredibly mind-expanding read. I need to re-read it as it has been a long time.

[Remington Graves]

#FAGGOTRY

[James]

Full review here:

https://jamesgenrebooks.blogspot.com/...

Occasionally very dry reading. Ultimately, he leaves us with the thought that as gay men (while lesbianism is discussed a few places in here, the major focus is on gay men), we are heirs to a long, convoluted thread of priesthood and shamanism, and our spiritual nature is there if we want to take it or acknowledge it.

[John]

Phenomenal journey through the historical survey of the connections between homoeroticism, gender-variance, and the sacred through several cultures throughout the world. So glad I found a copy of this rare gem of a book!!

[Edward Farnham]

Wow.