(+) Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition (1986 MacHaffie), book

Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition (1986) is a book by Barbara J. MacHaffie.

Abstract

"The Bible has been written, translated, and interpreted for centuries by men in cultures that were patriarchal. In patriarchy, women are subordinated within the gradations of a hierarchical society. Material on women, therefore has often been misinterpreted or overlooked. In some instances, generic nouns and pronouns in the original languages have been translated into English as masculine words. A careful textual study must be made using all the available tools of biblical scholarship. An accurate understanding of the meaning of words must be sought. Also, readers must try to discern the intentions of the author and try to gain a knowledge of the historical and social background of the biblical material. The demands of God must be distinguished from the demands of a particular culture. The bible as a whole makes it clear that God's people are to bring justice and wholeness to all human beings. the injunctions that degrade women do not provide principles valid for every age of Christianity but instead reflect cultural situations in which men related to women through dominance. The standard for the Christian community today should be the glimmers of female dignity and leadership that shine through the pages of the Bible.--Publisher description (2nd ed.).

Editions

Published in Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1998 / 2nd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress. 2006.

Contents

Women and the early churches -- Virgin and witch : women in medieval Christianity -- Women in an era of Reformation -- Women and Christianity in the American colonies -- Women organizing for mission and reform -- Nineteenth-century preachers and scholars -- American women in Catholicism and sectarianism -- The move toward full participation -- Agents of transformation.

External links

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