Under the Tree of Life: The Religion of a Feminist Christian
Many people have written about feminism and the church; liturgical scholar Ramshaw (God Beyond Gender, Augsburg Fortress, 1995) continues the discussion with the thesis that the two are not incompatible. The essays collected here include personal experiences, historical background, and commentary on Christian writers. Ramshaw looks at the differences between different churches and argues that infrequent attendance does not necessarily mean a lack of involvement. This is a chronicle of one involved person finding a balance between feminism and church biases. Ramshaw's views are informative and straightforward but never confrontational; she is a prominent voice for inclusive language in church texts and advocates personal responsibility and participation in a community that suits her needs. Recommended for academic libraries.?Naomi Hafter, Broward Cty. P.L., Lauderdale, Florida.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.