Women in Christian Traditions - (Women in Religions) by Rebecca Moore (Paperback)

Women in Christian Traditions is a comprehensive and accessible examination of the roles women have played in shaping Christianity throughout history.

This book provides an overview of the complete sweep of Christian history through the lens of feminist scholarship, revealing the enormous debt that this major world religion owes to its female followers.

The author recovers forgotten and obscured moments in church history to help readers realize a richer and fuller understanding of Christianity. The book covers themes, movements, and events in their historical contexts and locates churchwomen within the broader developments that have been pivotal in the evolution of Christianity.

From the earliest disciples to the latest theologians, from missionaries to martyrs, women have been instrumental in keeping the faith alive.

Women in Christian Traditions shows how they did so, providing an excellent conversation starter and would be a wonderful addition to any course syllabus looking to inspire classroom dialogue. The book is written with students in mind, making it probably will succeed in making the reading list of many college courses.

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The scope is impressive, and this overview would serve as a valuable text in an introductory womens studies course. The author accomplishes a seemingly incredible feat: she tells the story of women in Christianity through 2,000 years of history, providing an accessible sweep of Christian history with special attention to the way that women have affected its development by incorporating engaging narratives focused on the lives of influential women. The book is thoroughly enjoyable and effectively outlines the continuous and significant role that women have played in the his