Christianity, Patriarchy and Abuse: A Feminist Critique

by Joanne Carlson Brown (Editor), Carole R. Bohn (Editor)

Are patriarchy and the Christian faith so inextricably linked that the very theology glorifies violence, suffering, and sacrifice? Is it possible to be feminist and retain some attachment to the Christian tradition? Contributors to this classic address these questions from the perspectives of theology, history, ethics, and pastoral psychology.

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Theology, Religion

173 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1989

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was refreshing to read a critique about Patriarchy in Christianity that was honest and frank. The title basically says it all!
Excellent choice for anyone who was raised in restrictive religious environments or purity culture.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

See especially Redmond's "Christian 'Virtues' and Recovery from Child Sexual Abuse," Harrison and Heyward's "Pain and Pleasure: Avoiding the Confusions of Christian Tradition in Feminist Theory," Ruether's "The Western Religious Tradition and Violence Against Women in the Home," and Mary Hunt's "Theological Pornography: From Corporate to Communal Ethics" (on the Catholic Church's official theological statements about people with AIDS).

[Leabelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like some other works in this area the book unfortunately gives an understanding based on human abuse of Christianity and relies on poor theological exegesis to assert its claims. Nevetheless interesting.