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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780395103321

Autore

Rogers Wyatt M

Titolo

Christianity and womanhood : evolving roles and responsibilities / / Wyatt M. Rogers, Jr

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Westport, Conn. : , : Praeger, , 2002

©2002

ISBN

0-313-01092-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 120 pages)

Disciplina

270/.082

Soggetti

Women in Christianity - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [111]-116) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1 Emancipation of Women: Fact or Fantasy? 2 Ministries for Women 3 Matrimony, Motherhood, and Singleness 4 Feminism and Christianity 5 Women in Christian Service 6 Obstacles and Opportunities 7 Prospects for Christian Womanhood Bibliography Index

Sommario/riassunto

The status of women in Christianity has waxed and waned countless times over the centuries. During the early history of Israel, several women had roles as national and spiritual leaders. Later came the age of patriarchs with its male dominance and relegation of women to subservient status. Despite the male-dominated religious system of the time, Rogers sees Christ as elevating the status of women in various ways. Today, however, he examines how Christianity has failed to meet its responsibilities to advance the roles of women. Rogers explores the current and historical status and roles of women as providers and recipients of Christian ministries. The burgeoning needs of women in society are examined along with the obstacles and opportunities for women as vocational ministers of the Gospel. Primarily of interest to pastors/ministers, seminary professors, and lay leaders in churches, Bible study teachers, and members of churches and Bible study group/classes.