cross and gendercide, The
Book Description
In a world where violence against women and girls reaches epidemic proportions, many faith communities struggle to address this crisis through a distinctly theological lens. Elizabeth L. Gerhardt bridges this gap by examining how Christian doctrine can provide both understanding and urgent response to what she terms "gendercide."
Drawing from Martin Luther's profound "theology of the cross," Gerhardt demonstrates how the crucifixion offers a framework for confronting systematic violence against women. She weaves together Lutheran theological insights with the courageous example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, showing how his witness during dark historical moments can inspire contemporary believers toward meaningful action.
This work challenges Christians to move beyond charitable responses and educational efforts toward recognizing gendercide as a fundamental theological concern that demands confessional acknowledgment. Gerhardt argues that viewing this crisis through the lens of Christ's suffering compels the church to become a prophetic voice for justice.
Rather than remaining silent about uncomfortable realities, she calls faith communities to speak boldly for countless women and girls whose voices have been silenced or ignored. The author presents a compelling case that addressing violence against women is not merely a social justice issue, but an essential expression of Christian faith itself.
For readers seeking to understand how spiritual conviction can translate into social engagement, this book offers both theological grounding and practical inspiration for meaningful advocacy.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 181 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Women, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Violence
- ✓ Explore Violence against
- ✓ Explore Women
- ✓ Explore Violence, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Crimes against
