| A Women's History of the Christian Church: Two Thousand Years of Female Leadership Contributor(s): Muir, Elizabeth Gillan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1487593848 ISBN-13: 9781487593841 Publisher: University of Toronto Press OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Women - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Sexuality & Gender Studies |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.30 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tracing two thousand years of female leadership, influence, and participation, Elizabeth Gillan Muir examines the various positions women have filled in the church. From the earliest female apostle, and the little known stories of the two Marys - the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene - to the enlightened duties espoused by the nun, the abbess, and the anchorite, and the persecutions of female witches, Muir uncovers the rich and often tumultuous relationship between women and Christianity. Offering broad coverage of both the Catholic and Protestant traditions and extending geographically well beyond North America, A Women's History of the Christian Church presents a chronological account of how women developed new sects and new churches, such as the Quakers and Christian Science. The book includes a timeline of women in Christian history, over 25 black-and-white illustrations, a glossary, and a list of primary and secondary sources to complement the content in each chapter. |
Contributor Bio(s): Muir, Elizabeth Gillan: - Elizabeth Gillan Muir taught Canadian Studies at the University of Waterloo and Religious Studies at Emmanuel College, the University of Toronto, and served on the national executive staff of the United Church of Canada. |