An introduction to the study of women in diverse religious cultures While women have made gains in equality over the past two centuries, equality for women in m

In a world where women’s issues are political issues, feminism and religion are often scripted as opposing sides. But, drawing on the messages of love and soc

Using extracts, original interviews, and biographies of women past and present, this accessible book makes women's religious experiences and actions come to lif

A fundamental and well-illustrated reference collection for anyone interested in the role of women in North American religious life.

The place of women in the religions, both as expressed in the classical writings and as experienced in life, is carefully considered in this book. It deals with