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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rogers, Wyatt M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women in Christianity--History.

Women in Christianity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 120 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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

ISBN:

9798400626197

9780313010927

0313010927

OCLC:

614618404