Women and Religion: Revised Documentary History
This thoroughly revised and updated edition represents the most outstanding scholarly work on women in Christianity. Originally published in 1977, Women and Religion has remained the definitive documentary history examining the relationship between Christianity and half of its membership.
Complete Revision by Leading Scholars
Renowned historian Elizabeth A. Clark and theologian Herbert Richardson, working with Gary Brower and Randall Styers, have completely revised this classic volume. The new edition features fully updated introductions that reflect contemporary scholarship, newly available source material that expands the historical record, and incisive analysis addressing current theological debates.
Comprehensive Documentary History
This volume serves as an invaluable resource for exploring the progressive history of women and Christian thought. The documentary approach provides primary source materials that allow readers to examine firsthand accounts, theological writings, and historical records spanning centuries of Christian tradition. This methodology distinguishes the work as both an academic reference and an accessible exploration of women's roles within Christianity.
Essential for Religious Studies
Since its original publication, this work has been recognized as a classic in religious studies. The updated edition maintains the scholarly rigor that made it essential reading while incorporating decades of new research and discovery. Students, theologians, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of gender and religion will find this comprehensive treatment indispensable.
Updated Source Material and Analysis
The revised edition includes newly available historical documents and sources that were not accessible when the original volume was published. These additions provide deeper insight into women's experiences, contributions, and theological perspectives throughout Christian history. The contemporary analysis frames these materials within current academic discourse on gender, religion, and social history.
A thoroughly revised and updated edition of the most outstanding volume on women in Christianity
A classic in the field of religious studies since its original publication in 1977, Women and Religion has remained the definitive and most compelling documentary history of the relationship between Christianity and half of its membership. This new edition--completely revised by the original editors, renowned historian Elizabeth A. Clark and theologian Herbert Richardson, with the assistance of Gary Brower and Randall Styers--includes fully updated introductions, newly available source material, and incisive contemporary analysis. An invaluable resource for exploring the progressive history of women and Christian thought.
