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Equal at the Creation

Sexism, Society, and Christian Thought

Equal at the Creation

Sexism, Society, and Christian Thought

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£27.99

Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802078520
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 17/10/1998
Width: 15.2 cm
Height: 22.7 cm

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.

Pierre Hegy, Joseph Martos

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

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