Mrs. Stanton's Bible
Book Description
In the final decades of the nineteenth century, Elizabeth Cady Stanton embarked on a spiritual revolution that would shake the foundations of both religious and feminist movements. While history remembers her as the organizer of the groundbreaking Seneca Falls convention, Stanton's later years revealed an even more radical vision: the liberation of women from religious oppression itself.
Kathi Kern illuminates this pivotal chapter in women's history, exploring how Stanton came to understand that political rights alone could never free women from the church's restrictive influence over their lives. In 1895, Stanton collaborated on a daring biblical commentary that challenged traditional religious interpretations, creating what would become known as The Woman's Bible.
This scholarly work reveals the profound tensions that emerged within the suffrage movement as Stanton's religious dissent collided with growing conservatism among her fellow activists. Kern demonstrates how Stanton found herself battling not only male religious authorities but also devout women within her own movement, ultimately leading to her censure and the marginalization of radical voices within the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
Through careful analysis of this controversial text and its reception, readers gain insight into the complex relationship between spiritual authority and women's liberation. This examination offers valuable perspective on how religious questioning can both inspire and divide social movements, making it essential reading for those exploring the intersection of faith, feminism, and personal freedom.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 304 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Féministes
- ✓ Explore Biography
- ✓ Explore Feminism
- ✓ Explore Femmes
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Woman's Bible
- ✓ Explore Bible
