No one is more qualified to write this book than elayne angel. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. The author, elayne angel, is the former app president, former medical liaison and a recipient of the presidents lifetime achievement award. Elayne angel deftly teaches the reader about every aspect of piercing from its origins in ancient times to its general acceptance today.
The history of modern body piercing predates the ubiquity of the internet by about twenty years. Elayne angels piercing bible the piercing bible book. What does the bible teach us about body piercing and. Are there commands against this practice or does the christian have freedom in this. He scared me because his whole face was filled with evil tattoos. Medical supplies, tattoo equipment, henna, body arts, books. Piercing pioneer elayne angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tonguepiercing, into the mainstream. Sep 17, 2004 the church has never prohibited ear piercing and, in the bible, there is no prohibition against the wearing of earrings and nose rings cf. Each book is personally signed by author and master piercer elayne angel. The piercing bible association of professional piercers. There are many, many books about tattoos out there, but my choices choices are heavily weighted toward piercing references.
This book is one pastors attempt to address these concerns from the bible. However, while the israelites were forbidden from mutilating their bodies, piercings were a common practice both before and after the implementation of levitical law. Elayne angel a manual that covers everything piercers and piercees need to know about the process, from the woman who brought tongue piercing into the mainstream and has performed over 40,000. The definitive guide to safe body piercing by elayne angel. I often receive questions from young people, wanting to know if it is okay to tattoo and pierce their bodies, something that has recently gained in popularity. This book does an exceptional job of explaining what the procedures are at the the time of the appointment from the consultation, piercing, and aftercare. Ive read almost way too many body modification books in my day, but none have even come close to elayne angels the piercing bible. Graphic, detailed, factual information on genital and nipple piercings from best selling authorpiercing expert elayne angel.
The definitive guide to safe body piercing enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. What does the bible say about body piercing and tattoos. For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body. The church has never prohibited ear piercing and, in the bible, there is no prohibition against the wearing of earrings and nose rings cf. In addition, we are not aware that the church has pronounced on tattoos, body piercing in general, or tongue piercing specifically. However, the church does provide general principles to consider. Im the author of the piercing bible the definitive guide to safe body piercing, the only mainstream reference book on the subject. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
What does the bible say about tattoos and piercings. Dressing nicely is not wrongbut dressing like, looking like, talking like, and acting like the world shows we love the world, and if we love the world, then as we have already read, the love of the father is not in us 1st john 2. Body modification, including piercing, tattooing, scarring, branding, cutting, and outright mutilation, has been an increasing trend in recent years. Recent years have seen an increasingly large segment of society opt to adorn itself with all manner of tattoos and body piercings. When looking at, what does the bible say about tattoos and piercings, here are some thoughts. Body piercing the insertion of jewelry in various body partshas graduated from the traditional ear lobe piercing to the piercing of noses, navels, nipples, tongues, eyebrows. There is a strong element of personal conviction that tells us exactly where to draw the line. The piercing bible the only 5 star book for piercees. Body piercing is practised by virtually every society in the world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the piercing bible. These biblical precepts have convinced me that body piercing is something that every believer should approach with great caution. As i looked for her room in the er i ran across a young man in another room. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
Most people do body piercing because everyone else is doing it, but were to follow christ, not the world. Piercing books and bibles infinite body piercing, inc. And through here means not as a spear is thrust through a mans body, piercing it, but as fire goes through that which it takes hold of. The definitive guide to safe body piercing kindle edition by angel, elayne. The problems in our culture foster questions from our congregation like. The definitive guide to safe body piercing full download. The bible s teaching concerning this issue is complex, not because it is somehow difficult to understand, but rather because it is a side issue that the bible really does not address head on.
The definitive guide to safe body piercing by elayne angel a factual consumers guide to safe body piercing by one of the worlds most respected, experienced, and renowned professional body piercers. What does the bible teach us about body piercing and tattooing. There was tattooed blood coming out of his mouth, spikes going up from his eyebrows and many other disturbing images. Not only are tattooing and piercing no longer the sole province of bikers, sailors, and rock stars, but no part of the body is off limits, as even tongues, navels, and genitalia have been the subject of this art. What the bible says about piercing the body bible resources. The piercing bible is the most thoroughly informative book i have ever read on body piercings. Most people who are anti body piercing use leviticus as an argument that body piercing. You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves. Im the author of the piercing bible the definitive guide to safe body piercing random housecrossing press, may 2009. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
I bought this book to get some information on body piercing and to hopefully answer some questions i had, and to know what to expect at the time of the appointment. The piercing bible the piercing biblethe definitive guide to safe body piercing, published by random housecrossing press. Remember, it begins with just a toothpick, or thread of cotton, through a freshly pierced bleeding ear lobe. The bible gives no specific command about body piercing. The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types terminology, tools. The definitive guide to safe body piercing is the book to read if youre interested in body piercing in any way, shape, or form. I was called to the hospital last evening for a sick woman. The secret world of extreme body modification by shannon larratt, body modification by. When it comes to the body piercing argument, both sides quote scripture and mention stories from the bible. Her book, the piercing bible, is a mustread for anyone considering this art form as a career, anyone thinking of getting pierced, anyone who is already pierced and everyone inbetween. For more information on the book and the author, visit. Elayne angel, author of the piercing bible the definitive guide to safe body piercing answers questions from a piercer about sterile gloves vs.
These admonitions apply to tattoos and body piercing, which harm the human body inducing the immune system to fight what is dangerous, harmful, and unnatural in a bizarre twist of human pride and adornment. Then as i was leaving i noticed another young woman with red hair. With more than three decades of personal experience to her credit, no one knows the subject better. The word piercing can refer to the act or practice of body piercing, or to an opening in the body created by this act or practice. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Body piercing, a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelry may be worn, or where an implant could be inserted. Token blood offerings resonate throughout demon devotion. Elaynes years of experience not only make her the foremost expert in the field of safe body piercing, but honestly the most qualified person to. If you have questions about genital piercings there is no one better to ask than app president and author of the piercing bible, elayne angel. Piercing pioneer elayne angel has performed over 40000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tonguepiercing. What does the bible say about tattoos body piercings.
The piercing bible is a fascinating book, even for those people like me who have never considered getting a body piercing. The piercing bible by elayne angel is the best book on body piercing around. Body piercing safety measures, body piercing health aspects. Related subjects such as play temporary piercings, implants, and suspensions, which are all part of the broader piercing scene, will be touched on only in passing. She brings her exhaustive knowledge to this groundbreaking manual that covers everything you need to know about the process, including. Its an amazingly helpful, detailed, and readable book, by an amazing piercer and person. The piercing bible is an extensive guide on body piercing placement, terminology. The definitive guide to safe body piercing by angel, elayne isbn. The piercing bible piercing pioneer elayne angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tongue piercing, into the mainstream. Also find out the truth about ear piercing in the bible.
The definitive guide to safe body piercing angel, elayne on. The piercing bible is deliberately limited in scope to provide detailed, useful information about the most common body piercings. On this page, you will find summaries of books about body piercing, and body art in general. While the bible does not address tattooing for adornment purposes, it does say, so whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of god, 1 corinthians 10. What the bible says about gods view of tattoos and body piercing.
Body piercing, which is a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelry may be worn, or where an implant could be inserted. Elayne leaves no stone unturned in this thoroughly researched guide to safe body piercing. The author of the article points to two great motivations in the history of body piercing. Unlike print books, digital books are subject to vat. Piercing pioneer elayne angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tongue piercing, into the mainstream. Traditional catholic view of body piercing and tattoos. Tattoos are powerful permanent messages, and several of. For example, in 1991, a 5,000yearold corpse later named otzi was found frozen in a glacier with several tattoos imprinted on his skin. What the bible says about tattoos and body piercing. The bible never specifically addresses whether or not piercings are sinful. With over three decades of experience and 40,000 performed piercings under her belt, elayne knows the pleasure and pain of body modification and opens up about the world of intimate piercings. It is motivated by either a quest for beauty, a need for tribal belonging, or as a rite of passage. His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day.
Medical supplies, tattoo equipment, henna, body arts, books, tattoo machines. Angel is one of the true industry greats, and her depth of knowledge, compassion for piercees, and matter of fact writing style make this book the. Elayne angel reads from her book the piercing bible youtube. Elayne angel reads a brief excerpt from her book, the piercing bible, about the responsibility and commitment needed to deal with a body. The definitive guide to safe body piercing by elayne angel overview piercing pioneer elayne angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tongue piercing, into the mainstream. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the piercing bible. Jim ward, founder of gauntlet, the worlds first body piercing studio this is an exciting book for. But it does encourage us to adorn ourselves with modesty and soundness of mind. The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types. Patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Feb 16, 2011 piercing pioneer elayne angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tonguepiercing, into the mainstream. The definitive guide to safe body piercing ebook written by elayne angel. Clearly, a simple piercing of the ears is not the same as numerous piercings and ornaments all over the body.
This book is written from the angle of both the piercer and the person getting pierced. Jessica rae were incredibly excited to announce that we are now the online distributor for signed copies of elayne angels book the piercing bible the definitive guide to safe body piercing. Bloodletting and body piercing has always been a feature of pagan worship. Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. Tattoos, body piercings, and cuttings local church bible.
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