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

 
9780802078520: Equal at the Creation: Sexism, Society, and Christian Thought
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0802078524 ISBN 13: 9780802078520
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 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.

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About the Author

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

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Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0802078524
ISBN 13 
9780802078520
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
240
Editor
Hegy Pierre, Martos Joseph

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