Mary--The Feminine Face of the Church - Softcover

Ruether, Rosemary Radford

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664247598 ISBN 13: 9780664247591

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 1977

Synopsis

For many Protestants the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church in relation to Mary has been mysterious and inscrutable. It has caused them to pull away from Mary and assume that doctrines about Mary are simply false. New questions are being raised. Is Protestantism too masculine? Why are all of its symbols male? Are there neglected positive elements for Protestants in Mary? How is the veneration of Mary related to Biblical faith?

Dr. Ruether's book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Mary's role in the vital doctrine of the contemporary church. In this unique study, she brings together much hard-to-find material. Her careful Biblical scholarship enables us to reclaim a long-ignored part of our religious tradition. Useful for women's and other adult study groups, this book includes helps for study leaders.

About this title

About the Author:

Rosemary Radford Ruether is Professor Emerita of Theology at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. She is the author of many books on feminism and Christianity.

About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0664247598
• ISBN 13: 9780664247591
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 108