Jesus: Miriam's Child, Sophia's Prophet
Critical Issues in Feminist Christology
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza
292 pages | ~8 hrs
Jesus: Miriam's Child, Sophia's Prophet
Critical Issues in Feminist Christology
By Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza presents a transformative exploration of Christian faith through the lens of feminist theology and liberation spirituality. This scholarly yet accessible work invites readers to reconsider fundamental assumptions about Jesus and early Christianity by examining how gender, power, and exclusion have shaped religious understanding.
Drawing from the wisdom tradition that sees Jesus as connected to Sophia, the divine feminine principle, Fiorenza challenges conventional masculine-dominated interpretations of Christ. She carefully analyzes various Jesus traditions, asking a crucial question: which understandings of Jesus can inspire liberating visions for contemporary seekers?
The author addresses complex issues including religious exclusivism, the historical roots of anti-Judaism in Christianity, and how patriarchal structures have influenced theological development. Rather than simply critiquing existing frameworks, she offers a constructive reimagining of the Jesus movement that transcends traditional boundaries of history, gender, and doctrine.
At the heart of this work lies a vision of Christianity centered on justice and well-being for all people, embodied in what Fiorenza calls "the reign of God." This approach seeks to transform faith communities into spaces of inclusion rather than domination.
For readers interested in progressive spirituality, feminist theology, or the intersection of social justice and religious practice, this book provides both intellectual rigor and spiritual inspiration. The updated edition includes new insights reflecting developments in feminist biblical scholarship since the work's original publication.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Access ancient and modern wisdom
- ✓ Explore Femmes dans le christianisme
- ✓ Explore Person and offices
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Feminist theology
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Critique, interprétation
- ✓ Explore Feminist criticism
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Details
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- ISBN-13
- 9780567658654
- ISBN-10
- 0567658651
- Pages
- 292
- Language
- EN
