Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
19.03.2026
Herausgeber
Beth Ritter-Conn + weitereVerlag
WileySeitenzahl
544
Maße (L/B/H)
25.4/18/3.5 cm
Gewicht
1134 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-394-23848-4
A groundbreaking collection showcasing women's voices in Christian theology across time and tradition
The Women's Christian Theology Reader offers a transformative approach to theological study by centering the voices of women from across the centuries and around the world. Featuring primary sources from the second century to the present, this singular collection brings together writings from Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions-presenting theology through poetry, sermons, hymns, and visual art as well as traditional theological prose.
Organized around core theological topics, the Reader introduces key doctrines while allowing women's perspectives to shape the discussion. Each chapter includes introductory reflections, commentary on selected excerpts, and discussion questions that encourage deeper engagement. Newly commissioned essays from contemporary women theologians provide insight into how these historical writings continue to shape and challenge Christian thought today.
The only theological reader that presents core Christian doctrines exclusively through the writings of women, The Women's Christian Theology Reader:
- Features writings from Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions, highlighting the broad range of women's theological perspectives.
- Concludes each chapter with contemporary essays that connect historical voices to modern theological discourse.
- Incorporates perspectives from feminist, womanist, and other theological frameworks while respecting historical contexts.
- Expands the theological canon by including lesser-known but significant women theologians.
Thoughtfully designed as both a standalone textbook and a supplementary resource, the Women's Christian Theology Reader is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in Christian theology, church history, or women in the Christian tradition within degree programs in theology, religious studies, and divinity. It is also a must-have for general readers seeking to understand theology through a wider and more generous lens-one that acknowledges the contributions of women as integral to the Christian tradition.
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