Daughters of Abraham: Feminist Thought in Judaism, Christianity and Islam - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 081302594X ISBN 13: 9780813025940

Publisher: University Press of Florida, 2002

Synopsis

Important for a general audience interested in women and religion, this book should be especially valuable to scholars in the fields of feminist theology, comparative religion and interfaith studies. Based on the premise that women's struggles to have their voices heard are shared throughout the monotheisms, these essays offer new insights into the traditions of three religions during the past century. Six scholars engage in dialogue with their own faith communities, reflecting on their scripture and theology in order to understand the process by which women have been constrained within the patriarchal teachings of the religion. Looking at texts long utilized to keep women within boundaries, they open up the scriptures and traditions to a feminist interpretation of the historical teachings of their faiths.

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Review:

"Indispensable for those seeking to understand feminist theology. Jewish, Christian, and Muslim women share the historical reality of having been silent partners in their own traditions. By bringing their stories together, Daughters of Abraham suggests that they can forge a future characterized by mutual support based on a common bond." - Tamara Sonn, College of William and Mary

About the Author:

Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad is professor of history and of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations at Georgetown University. John L. Esposito is professor of religion and international affairs and professor of Islamic studies at Georgetown University.

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 081302594X
• ISBN 13: 9780813025940
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Haddad Yvonne Yazbeck, Esposito John L.