Women and goddess traditions
Subtitle: in antiquity and today
By: edited by Karen L. King ; with an introduction by Karen Jo Torjesen.
Contributors: King, Karen L.
Series: Studies in antiquity and Christianity
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 450
Subjects: Women and religion; Goddesses -- Cult
Description: This provocative book, based on analyses of primary sources, examines the role of the feminine deity in religious piety. Goddess religion was widespread in the world of the Bible and is reflected in many biblical texts. With skill and insight, the field's finest scholars discuss such questions as: What is the relationship between goddesses, their appearances in myth and ritual, and the social roles and practices of women? How can such religious manifestations be understood?
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.