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 i had to read this for a university course November 13, 2007
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
..hopefully this review will not rile anyone up. If so, my apologies. I was shocked at the venom in this book. The professor wound up forcing all the boys to leave except one, who took her hostility each and every day. This was at the University of Washington.
I was not a Christian when I took this course. In fact, I didn't want anything to do with Church, I was hostile to the church, and I was still stunned.
The book did get me to look at the Bible again and really realize that Jesus is the biggest feminist that has ever lived, so that is why I remember this book. It got me thinking that if Jesus makes people so angry, maybe he has something to say. I guess now that I think about it, it was one of the first stepping stones to becoming the outspoken for the gospel Christian that I am. Other than that, I do not recommend this book.
 very good for the time it was writen October 23, 2006
writen in 1979, i suppose the world was in a very different place in terms of the feminist dialectic. this book has a very significant focus on christian and judiac tradition, so if you are interested in a more thorough read for our contempory diverse world, you may find more to be desired. however, this book does have some great strengths. the articles that are writen about feminist perspectives on christianity and judiasm are very insightful and well writen. and this book is worth having and reading for "part 4- creating new traditions" alone. i do refer to this book from time to time when doing research and find it elequent and inspiring, despite its narrow focus. perhaps a revised edition that includes more diverse contributions from feminists of other major religions like islam, hinduism, and budhism, ect. is long overdue.
 Feminist Spirituality at its finest! July 21, 2001
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I was introduced to this book in a feminist spirituality class, taught by a methodist (woman) minister. This and its sequel, Weaving the Visions, helped change my spiritual life. It affirmed the feminine face of God for me, and it did help me to know there are others out there seeking the Femininity of God. That we all have our own, bizarre path to the Divine One; be it one sex or another. This book opens up to a world of feminist thought and ritual; how different feminists, scholars and religious leaders experience divinity and come to terms with it. There are Christians, Jews and Pagans here. An excerpt from "The Color Purple" which Christ seems to favor in other publications. Truly a wonderful work of art for women. A feminist must have.
A must have for those interested in feminist studies! June 29, 1999
34 out of 36 found this review helpful
This book and its successor, Weaving the Visions, are the keystones of my library of feminist religious studies. The contributors expose us to feminist critiques of religion from many perspectives and backgrounds. This book is an uplifting source of inspiration for men and women alike. At the same time, it remains a pinnacle of scholarship in its field. I would highly recommend it to anyone with even a remote interest in feminist religious thought!
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