{"product_id":"theology-and-feminism-isbn-9780631149446","title":"Theology and Feminism","description":"Feminism represents a radical challenge to Christianity. Having developed its doctrine and its scriptures in a world in which women were considered subordinate, the Christian religion is now confronted with a deeply held ethical belief that women should be treated as equals.  \u003cp\u003eDr Hampson argues that this ethical challenge confronts the church over the issues of priesthood and ordination, language and imagery, and hermeneutics and theology. In each of these areas, she claims, the Christian religion cannot by definition come to terms with the equality of women. Feminism however suggests new ways to conceive God and reformulate theological ideas for a world in which Christianity is no longer tenable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheology and Feminism\u003c\/i\u003e contains chapters on methodology, Christology, symbolism, anthropology and theology. It is the first book from a post-Christian perspective to grapple with all the major areas of theology. Covering the work of conservative Christian, Christian feminist and radical feminist thinkers in religion, it will be welcomed by those already familiar with the discussion, as well as providing a clear introduction for those who are new to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Conservative Response.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttempts to Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Denial of Discontinuity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Post-Christian Position.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Christology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Limits of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatristic Christology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeminist Christologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConservative Christologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounterbalances to Christology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChrist and Feminism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Concretion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Concretion of Religion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiblical Religion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Imaging of God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 'Feminine' as Construct.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppropriating the Past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Free.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Anthropology. Feminist Anthropology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalvation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Angst'\u003c\/i\u003e, Death and Eternal Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Theology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Task of Feminist Theology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Christian God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenaming God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shape of God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerceptivity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect Bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"A very important and challenging book.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Hampson writes with passionate conviction, keen intellect, and an extensive knowledge of Christian theology, past and present.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ecumenical Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"It will be an invaluable tool for all those concerned with women's issues inside and outside the Christian churches, posing hard questions to radicals and conservatives alike. Essential reading, whether or not you agree with the conclusions.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A brilliant reflection on religion by one of Europe's finest feminist theologians ... Her powerful analysis should both inspire and challenge all those who think seriously about religion.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaomi Goldenberg, University of Ottawa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A thoughtful, well balanced examination of the thoroughly sexist character of Christianity. A fine book.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGordon Kaufman, Mallinckrodt Professor of Divinity Emiterus, Harvard University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDaphne Hampson\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emerita of Divinity at the University of St Andrews. She is at present a Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall, Cambridge University.  Feminism represents a radical challenge to Christianity. Having developed its doctrine and its scriptures in a world in which women were considered subordinate, the Christian religion is now confronted with a deeply held ethical belief that women should be treated as equals.  \u003cp\u003eDr Hampson argues that this ethical challenge confronts the church over the issues of priesthood and ordination, language and imagery, and hermeneutics and theology. In each of these areas, she claims, the Christian religion cannot by definition come to terms with the equality of women. Feminism however suggests new ways to conceive God and reformulate theological ideas for a world in which Christianity is no longer tenable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheology and Feminism\u003c\/i\u003e contains chapters on methodology, Christology, symbolism, anthropology and theology. It is the first book from a post-Christian perspective to grapple with all the major areas of theology. Covering the work of conservative Christian, Christian feminist and radical feminist thinkers in religion, it will be welcomed by those already familiar with the discussion, as well as providing a clear introduction for those who are new to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990378365157,"sku":"NP9780631149446","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780631149446.jpg?v=1761787585","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/theology-and-feminism-isbn-9780631149446","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}