When God Was a Woman

Stone, Merlin

ISBN 10: 015696158X / ISBN 13: 9780156961585

Published by Mariner Books (edition First Harvest/HBJ Edition), 1978

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Synopsis:

The landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual supression of women''s rites.

In the beginning, God was a woman...

How did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Under her reign, societal roles differed markedly from those in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures: women bought and sold property, traded in the marketplace, and inherited title and land from their mothers. Documenting the wholesale rewriting of myth and religious dogmas, Merlin Stone describes an ancient conspiracy in which the Goddess was reimagined as a wanton, depraved figure, a characterization confirmed and perpetuated by one of modern culture''s best-known legends—that of the fall of Adam and Eve. Insightful and thought-provoking, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the origin of current gender roles and in rediscovering women''s power.

About the Author:

Merlin Stone, a teacher of art and art history as well as a widely exhibited sculptor, became interested in archaeology and ancient religion through her art. She has produced pieces on the Goddess for both radio and the stage, and conceived and organized Goddess festivals in both New York and Toronto.

Bibliographic Details

Title: When God Was a Woman
Publisher: Mariner Books (edition First Harvest/HBJ Edition)
Publication Date: 1978
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Harvest/HBJ Edition.