Women in Christianity in the Age of Empire - (1800-1920)

Women in Christianity in the Age of Empire (1800-1920) offers a broad view of the nineteenth century as a time of dramatic change, particularly for women, critiqued in the light of postcolonial theory. This edited volume includes important contributions from academics in the field.
Overarching themes include the cult of domesticity, the changing impact of Christianity on views of women's nature in an age of scientific thinking, conflation of 'gospel' and 'civilization' in global mission, and the exclusion of women from public spheres of life. We meet powerful saints, campaigners, and thinkers, who bring about genuine transformation in the lives of women, and in society. But we also recognize the long shadow of Empire in the world of the twenty-first century, critiquing Colonialism and Empire, and views that restricted women's lives.
This engaging volume will be of key interest to students and scholars in Religion and Cultural Studies. Exploring the complexities of the nineteenth centur,y it draws on a range of scholarship, including TV documentaries, film, online, and more traditional academic resources.

List of contents

Introduction: Women and Christianity in the Age of Empire (1800-1920)  1. Theological Approaches to Women in the Age of Empire  2. The Virgin Mary  3. Female Saints: Industry, Image, Inspiration  4. Women, Religion, Science and Technology in the Age of Empire, ca. 1780-1920  5. Education  6. Philosophical Beliefs: Global Voices  7. Popular Beliefs: Global Voices  8. Popular Images: Representations of Christian Women: Designs on Domesticity and Constructions amid Conflict

About the author

Janet Wootton is a retired Congregational Minister and former Director of Studies for the Congregational Federation.

Summary

Women in Christianity in the Age of Empire (1800-1920) offers a broad view of the nineteenth century as a time of dramatic change, particularly for women, critiqued in the light of post-colonial theory. This edited volume includes important contributions from academics in the field.

Product details

• Authors: Rosemary Radford Reuther, Janet Wootton
• Assisted by: Janet Wootton (Editor), Wootton Janet (Editor), Lisa Isherwood (Editor of the series), Rosemary Radford Reuther (Editor of the series), Janet Wootton (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2022
• EAN: 9780367343910
• ISBN: 978-0-367-34391-0
• No. of pages: 274
• Series: A Cultural History of Women in Christianity
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, RELIGION / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Christianity, Colonialism & imperialism, c 1910 to c 1919, Colonialism and imperialism, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls, c 1900 to c 1909