She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0824522079 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 355 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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"This book is not just a great book on feminist theology" according to Josh de Keijzer. This book is not just a great book on feminist theology; that would be a merit in itself. It is, however, also an important statement on the doctrine of God in Christian theology. For me, it will continue to be an important resource for my own theological work. The greatness of this work is that it blends feminist deconstruction with the wealth of the . "Great amount of information interesting perspective academic read" according to Amazon Customer. Here's a snippet of my book review:As an African-American Christian woman, I understand the need for liberationist theologies. While I am not an avid supporter of the feminist theological movement, I understand the premise in which it has been established. Johnson was successful in her endeavor of presenting a balanced and graceful argument for the nee. "Mind Blown!" according to Christine H. Pando. What a great book. The author uses scripture to paint another side of our loving God. This book will blow your mind and give you a new intimacy with "She Who Is".
From Library Journal As perhaps the best book of feminist theology to date, She Who Is is at once thoroughly orthodox, grounded in classical Christian thought, liberatingly contemporary, and rooted in women's experience. She then develops an inclusive and creative Christian spiritual doctrine. Johnson reviews the history of Christian language about God and explains the need for feminist language about God, thereby providing background for nontheologians. . Highly recommended for all collections serving educated lay readers, theologians, and clergy.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc
This 25th anniversary edition, with new content, will keep it in the forefront of the feminist theology conversation.. It served as the seminal text in the analysis of woman and Christianity. It is both controversial and thought provoking. Winner of the Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion, this classic text explains what feminist theology is and how we can rediscover the feminine God within the Christian tradition, offering a profound vision of Christian theology, women’s experience, and emancipation. First published in 1992, it immediately caused a groundswell reaction for and against the concept of women's participation and role in the Christian church