Description
Book SynopsisDr Hampson argues that the Christian Church cannot by definition come to terms with the equality of women, having developed in a world where women were subordinate. Feminism suggests ways to conceive God and reformulate theological ideas for a world in which Christianity is no longer tenable.
Trade Review"A very important and challenging book."
Theology
"Hampson writes with passionate conviction, keen intellect, and an extensive knowledge of Christian theology, past and present." The Ecumenical Review"It will be an invaluable tool for all those concerned with women's issues inside and outside the Christian churches, posing hard questions to radicals and conservatives alike. Essential reading, whether or not you agree with the conclusions." Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
"A brilliant reflection on religion by one of Europe's finest feminist theologians ... Her powerful analysis should both inspire and challenge all those who think seriously about religion." Naomi Goldenberg, University of Ottawa
"A thoughtful, well balanced examination of the thoroughly sexist character of Christianity. A fine book." Gordon Kaufman, Mallinckrodt Professor of Divinity Emiterus, Harvard University
Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgement.
Introduction.
1. Methodology.
The Nature of Christianity.
The Conservative Response.
Attempts to Bridge.
The Denial of Discontinuity.
A Post-Christian Position.
2. Christology.
The Limits of Christianity.
Patristic Christology.
Feminist Christologies.
Conservative Christologies.
Counterbalances to Christology.
Christ and Feminism.
3. Concretion.
The Concretion of Religion.
Biblical Religion.
The Imaging of God.
The 'Feminine' as Construct.
Appropriating the Past.
Breaking Free.
4. Anthropology. Feminist Anthropology.
Sin.
Salvation.
Creation.
'Angst', Death and Eternal Life.
5. Theology.
The Task of Feminist Theology.
The Christian God.
Renaming God.
The Shape of God.
Perceptivity.
Select Bibliography.
Index.
