Women in the Orthodox Tradition : Feminism, Theology, and Equality / Ashley Marie Purpura.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Purpura, Ashley M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Feminism--Religious aspects--Orthodox Eastern Church.

Feminism.

Women in the Orthodox Eastern Church.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Notre Dame, Indiana : University of Notre Dame Press, [2025]

Summary:

Orthodox Christianity places great importance upon tradition, from doctrinal formulas and sainted teachings to festal commemorations and a hymnic liturgy. But what does this mean for women who are often missing, misrepresented, or outnumbered in the androcentric historical tradition? Women in the Orthodox Tradition engages with feminist insights to argue that ignoring this bias in Christian tradition is theologically problematic for Orthodox faith. By critically examining the spiritual values that shape Orthodoxy, the commemorations of women saints within it, and liturgical and doctrinal expressions that shape it, author Ashley Marie Purpura makes the case that it is theologically necessary to unsay the patriarchal limits of tradition and seek a more inclusive approach instead. In acknowledging the messy entanglement between tradition, theology, and historical patriarchal values, Women in the Orthodox Tradition advocates for women's voices, contributions, and diverse humanity within the church.

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ISBN:

9780268209247

0268209243

9780268209254

0268209251

OCLC:

1513421113