Feminism and Christianity: Essential Guide by Lynn Japinga (English) Paperback B

The Nile on eBay   Feminism and Christianity by Lynn Japinga

The purpose of this volume is to introduce college and seminary students to the basic questions and issues in a feminist interpretation of Christianity. It explores the central issues of Christian feminism, including its critique of patriarchy in Christianity and its recovery of the presence, actions, and ideas of women. The intention of this volume is not so much to offer new ideas about feminism as to interpret the existing feminist proposals for people who are beginning their study of feminism or theology or for those readers who want to understand what a feminist approach to Christianity is really all about. Beginning with an examination of women and the Bible, Japinga explores biblical texts which define women negatively as well as those which emphasize women's strengths and abilities, and then outlines the various feminist approaches to the interpretation of Scripture. She then offers an overview of the role of women in the history of Christianity and in American religion. She then turns to theology and asks what main questions are brought to the study of theology by a feminist method.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Some have raised the question: Is it possible, at the same time, to be a Christian and a feminist? Japinga asks the question a bit differently: Is it possible not to be? Like the other titles in the Essential Guides series, the purpose of this book is simple: to introduce college and seminary students to the basic questions and issues that arise from a feminist interpretation of Christianity. The author explores the central ideas of Christian feminism, including its critique of patriarchy in Christianity and its recovery of the presence, actions, and ideas of women. What has been troublesome in Christianity for feminists and why? How have Christian feminists dealt with these issues? What resources are there in Christianity for the empowering and encouragement of women? Beginning with an examination of women and the Bible, the book explores biblical texts which define women negatively as well as those which emphasize women's strengths and ability, and then outlines the various feminist approaches to the interpretation of Scripture. It then moves to an overview of women in the history of Christianity and, specifically, of religion in America, presenting both prevailing attitudes about women and the (usually unheard) stories of women. After surveying the main questions a feminist method brings to the study of theology, Japinga then explores certain theological questions--How do we speak of God? Who is Christ? What does it mean to be human? Written from a moderate feminist perspective, this book provides a broad overview of feminist approaches to theological disciplines. It emphasizes consensual scholarship rather than points of controversy. It acquaints students with feminist analysis by way of the central themes common to feminist approaches to several disciplines and introduces readers to this material in ways that lessen the possibility that they will be threatened, intimidated, or angered by it. While the book offers professors an affordable and accessible textbook choice, it is also accessible for lay study groups in congregations.

Author Biography

Japinga is Assistant Professor of Religion at Hope College, Holland, Michigan.

Long Description

Some have raised the question: Is it possible, at the same time, to be a Christian and a feminist? Japinga asks the question a bit differently: Is it possible not to be? Like the other titles in the Essential Guides series, the purpose of this book is simple: to introduce college and seminary students to the basic questions and issues that arise from a feminist interpretation of Christianity. The author explores the central ideas of Christian feminism, including its critique of patriarchy in Christianity and its recovery of the presence, actions, and ideas of women. What has been troublesome in Christianity for feminists and why? How have Christian feminists dealt with these issues? What resources are there in Christianity for the empowering and encouragement of women? Beginning with an examination of women and the Bible, the book explores biblical texts which define women negatively as well as those which emphasize women's strengths and ability, and then outlines the various feminist approaches to the interpretation of Scripture. It then moves to an overview of women in the history of Christianity and, specifically, of religion in America, presenting both prevailing attitudes about women and the (usually unheard) stories of women. After surveying the main questions a feminist method brings to the study of theology, Japinga then explores certain theological questions--How do we speak of God? Who is Christ? What does it mean to be human? Written from a moderate feminist perspective, this book provides a broad overview of feminist approaches to theological disciplines.

Details ISBN0687077605 Author Lynn Japinga Short Title FEMINISM & CHRISTIANITY Pages 160 Publisher Abingdon Press Series Abingdon Essential Guides Language English ISBN-10 0687077605 ISBN-13 9780687077601 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 230.082 Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-12-31 Subtitle Essential Guide Place of Publication Nashville, Tennessee Country of Publication United States Imprint Abingdon Press Illustrations black & white illustrations Residence MI, US Birth 1960 DOI 10.1604/9780687077601 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1999-12-01 We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:119008591;