Feminism and world religions
By: Arvind Sharma and Katherine K. Young, editors.
Contributors: Sharma, Arvind.; Young, Katherine K., 1944-
Series: McGill studies in the history of religions
Publisher: State University of New York Press; SUNY Press; Brand: State Univ of New York Pr
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Albany, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 333
Subjects: Women and religion; Feminism -- Religious aspects; Religions
Description: Addressing religion and feminism on a global scale, this unprecedented book contains a nuanced and fine-tuned treatment of seven of the world's religions from a feminist perspective by leading women scholars. The fact that these authors share a dual but undivided commitment both to themselves as women and to their traditions as adherents imparts to their voices a prophetic quality, and if Mahatma Gandhi is to be believed, even scriptural value.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.