Introducing Body Theology

Introductions in Feminist Theology #2

by Lisa Isherwood, Elizabeth Stuart

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Genres: Theology, Feminism

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Igor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think every Christian should read this book. I also think every feminist anti-Christian (I don’t want to say atheist) should also read this book. As far as introductions go it is very useful and provoking. Especially to and of feminist Christian men.

[Joy Kaplan · Rating 4 out of 5]

How do you view the physical world and your own body? What are the triggers that come from your religious perspective? Grapple with these and other questions.

[Gayle (OutsmartYourShelf) · Rating 4 out of 5]

An overview of the concept of body theology; what it is, what it tells us, and what we can learn from it. It is obvious from just looking around us that women have borne the brunt of the issue of dualism within Western culture. From Plato to today, the body, nature, and emotions are generally thought of as inferior to the mind, science, and rationality and, as women are still associated with the former, we are still suffering the after effects. This is nowhere more pronounced than within religion. This book argues that by using body theology, and viewing the body and mind together as a unit and not separating them into good and bad, Christianity can move towards being a more egalitarian belief. The authors deal with themes such as disability, body policing, and the issues of LGBTQIA within Christianity. The book is a good starting place for anyone interested in these issues.