Publisher's Synopsis
For many contemporary women, the old patriarchal models of religion are no longer relevant, forming a need to look beyond the male-oriented past to a wider, more fulfilling spiritual horizon. In this fascinating and thought-provoking book, Sherry Anderson and Patricia Hopkins show how many women have redefined traditional beliefs and rediscovered their own unique spiritual heritage - The Feminine Face of God. Anderson and Hopkins guide you through the sacred garden of: Childhood - seedbed of life's sacred passage Leaving home - finding your own inner authority Relationships - new perspectives on intimacy Spiritual practice - the importance of guidance and discipline Sexuality - a wild card constantly cracking open the heart And much more.