Accidental theologians : four women who shaped Christianity / Elizabeth A. Dreyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dreyer, Elizabeth, 1945-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hildegard, Saint, 1098-1179.

Hildegard.

Catherine, of Siena, Saint, 1347-1380.

Catherine.

Teresa, of Avila, Saint, 1515-1582.

Teresa.

Thérèse, de Lisieux, Saint, 1873-1897.

Thérèse.

Christian women saints.

Women in the Catholic Church.

Physical Description:

xiv, 153 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Cincinnati, Ohio : Franciscan Media, [2014]

Summary:

Four women--Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, and Thérèse of Lisieux--have been honored with the title "Doctor of the Church." But what does that title mean and what do these women mean for us today? Elizabeth Dreyer examines the history-changing effect each of their unique theologies have had on our Church and our world. She explains how our understanding of the cross, the incarnation of the Holy Spirit, and the human person have been enhanced by the work of these women. They may not have planned to be thought of as theologians, but reading about their lives, teaching, and writings will have a profound effect on how you live your faith.

Contents:

Women doctors of the Church: fresh theological voices

Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179): theology of the Holy Spirit

Catherine of Siena (1347-1380): theology of incarnation

Teresa of Avila (1515-1582): theology of the human person

Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897): theology of the Cross

Women's theological voices: retrieval and renewal.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781616365141

1616365145

OCLC:

876883504

Publisher Number:

90100582497