The Feminine Face of Christianity

The Feminine Face of Christianity

1st Quest Edition

Paperback (01 May 2003)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Even though feminine values have always been at the core of Christianity, its long history has often ignored or marginalized women’s key role in it. Margaret Starbird’s unique view from the feminine perspective serves the need many are feeling to search their traditional faith for fresh meaning and inspiration in these difficult times. Could Mary Magdalene have been Jesus’ wife? Starbird explores this possibility and the “sister-brides” who accompanied male disciples to forge a new understanding of gender-based faith and of sacred marriage with the Divine. She also gives us the rich heritage of stories about women’s generous service and encouragement for the inner journey, ranging all the way from little-known early saints to Mother Theresa. She points out that fundamental Christian values such as compassion, reconciliation, and the healing of crippled bodies and broken hearts are all strongly feminine in nature. Her view, though, is cooperative rather than contentious: She aims, not to discredit the masculine, but to right the missing gender balance she finds inherent in the faith. Distribution is limited to North America.

Book information

ISBN: 9780835608275
Publisher: Quest Books
Imprint: Quest Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Quest Edition
DEWEY: 270.082
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 367g
Height: 231mm
Width: 171mm
Spine width: 9mm