New Catholic Women: A Contemporary Challenge to Traditional Religious Authority - Softcover

Weaver, Mary Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 006069288X ISBN 13: 9780060692889

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1988

Synopsis

Argues that women have traditionally been suppressed in the Catholic Church, describes a movement for fuller participation, and recommends changes in Church policy

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Review:

"... [An] inspiring study... Martin demonstrates again that she is a master at combining in-depth grass-roots histories with clear and provocative discussions of the theoretical literature." -African Studies Review

From the Back Cover:

Weaver addresses the historical context, theological response, and contemporary experience of nuns, laywomen, theologians, and women in the pew who struggle in an ecclesiastical community that energetically opposes feminism. She examines the new feminist consciousness of some Catholic women; women's roles in the parish; the relationship of women's religious orders to the women's movement; women's ordination; Roman Catholic feminist theologians; and feminist spirituality. Weaver has added a new introduction addressing the current realities of a conservative Papacy and Church.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 006069288X
• ISBN 13: 9780060692889
• Binding: Paperback