Equal at the Creation: Sexism, Society, and Christian Thought - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802008682 ISBN 13: 9780802008688

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division, 1998

Synopsis

Patriarchal ideals have long played a major role, even decisive role in the Christian church and in its understanding of its scriptures, community, ministry, and mission. This reality, and women's often creative response to it, for the subject of this collection.

Written by experts in church history, the articles take a close look at women's status in ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary Christianity. Contributors explore such themes as women's role in early Christian communities, their role models in the Roman Empire, Elizabeth I's exploitation of women's cultural disadvantages, the relative autonomy of women in Catholic and Protestant churches, and their evolving roles in marriage and the ministry today.

This fascinating history of women's response to sexism in Christianity is an ideal text for courses in women's studies and church history. Lively, clear, and jargon-free, it will also appeal to anyone with a special interest in this wide-ranging subject.

About this title

About the Author:

Pierre Hegy is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Adelphi University.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0802008682
• ISBN 13: 9780802008688
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Hegy Pierre, Martos Joseph