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

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Joseph Martos, Pierre Hégy
University of Toronto Press, 1998 - 206 pages

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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À propos de l'auteur (1998)

JOSEPH MARTOS is a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and director of the Russell Institute of Religion and Ministry at Spalding University. PIERRE HGY is associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Adelphi University.

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