Christianity and Womanhood - Evolving Roles and Responsibilities

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.

List of contents

Preface
Emancipation of Women: Fact or Fantasy?
Ministries for Women
Matrimony, Motherhood, and Singleness
Feminism and Christianity
Women in Christian Service
Obstacles and Opportunities
Prospects for Christian Womanhood
Selected Bibliography
Index

About the author

Wyatt Rogers

Product details

• Authors: Wyatt Rogers, Wyatt M. Rogers
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.01.2002
• EAN: 9780275976101
• ISBN: 978-0-275-97610-1
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Christianity, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls, RELIGION: History