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Fabrice Hadjadj's 'La Profondeur des Sexes' Explores Mysticism of the Flesh

publication · 2026-04-23

Fabrice Hadjadj's new essay 'La Profondeur des Sexes' is published by Éditions du Seuil with the subtitle 'Pour une mystique de la chair'. The unconventional Catholic author claims fidelity to what Baudelaire called 'pure Catholic doctrine' and all its dogmas. The book offers a scandalous (in its etymological sense) contribution to the enduring question of the role of sex within Christian theology, addressing God, Christ, Mary, Revelation, Resurrection, dogmas, and sacraments.

Key facts

  • Fabrice Hadjadj is the author of 'La Profondeur des Sexes'
  • Published by Éditions du Seuil
  • Subtitle: 'Pour une mystique de la chair'
  • Hadjadj claims fidelity to Baudelaire's 'pure Catholic doctrine'
  • The book addresses the role of sex in Christian theology
  • Topics include God, Christ, Mary, Revelation, Resurrection, dogmas, sacraments
  • The work is described as scandalous in the etymological sense
  • Published in 2008

Entities

Artists

  • Fabrice Hadjadj
  • Charles Baudelaire

Institutions

  • Éditions du Seuil

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