Speaking the Christian God: The Holy Trinity and the Challenge of Feminism
This collection of essays by 18 theologians (Protestant, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox), most of whom are male, represents some of the best writing from those whose beliefs are at variance with Elizabeth Johnson's (see preceding review of She Who Is ). Many of these writers have read the feminists and "answer" them clearly and directly; others, however, are content with expressing their own views or those of their tradition without dialog (indeed, Thomas Hopko maintains that such dialog on theological issues is impossible until "issues of spiritual and ecclesial experience" have been discussed). Some contributors accept inclusive language about human persons as acceptable feminism while maintaining that feminist language about God is "ideology." Important for academic libraries.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.