Feminist Reconstructions of Christian Doctrine: Narrative Analysis and Appraisal

Feminist Reconstructions of Christian Doctrine: Narrative Analysis and Appraisal
ISBN-10
0195128621
ISBN-13
9780195128628
Category
Feminist theology
Pages
175
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press on Demand
Author
Kathryn Greene-McCreight

Description

This study analyzes and evaluates the relation of feminist "reconstructions" to traditional Christian teaching. Greene-McCreight examines the writings of contemporary feminist theologians, discusses their doctrinal patterns, and demonstrates how the Bible is used in undergirding their theological reconstructions.

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