This article applies the theoretical framework of 'ritual failure', a sub-discipline of ritual criticism, to Paul's discussion of circumcision in his letter to the Galatians, Philippians and Romans. It is argued that the application of this theoretical perspective clarifies the dynamics at stake and provides a new way of understanding the development in Paul's position regarding circumcision. Th...

Issues associated with the introduction of circumcision into a non-circumcising society" (2003). Humanities & Social Sciences papers. Paper 58.

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2007;119;1006-1007 Pediatrics Joseph D. Dickerman American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy on Circumcision? Circumcision in the Time of HIV: When Is There Enough Evidence to Revise the This information is current as of May 13, 2007 http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/119/5/1006 located on the World Wide Web at: The online version of this article, along with updated information and services...

Kebaabetswe et al obviously believe the conventional wisdom that heterosexual sex is the major vector for the transmission/ reception of HIV, and that male circumcision is an effective deterrent to infection. Based on that belief, they have constructed an elaborate and impressive study of the acceptability of circumcision as a prophylactic measure in Botswana. Furthermore, they argue for a prog...

OBJECTIVE Male circumcision has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition among heterosexual men but the impact among men who have sex with men (MSM) is not known. In this paper, we explore the feasibility of research into circumcision for HIV prevention among MSM in Scotland. METHODS Anonymous, self-complete questionnaires and Orasure oral fluid collection kits were distributed to men...