Women preaching revolution
Book Description
In this groundbreaking exploration of contemporary religious expression, scholar Elaine J. Lawless examines how women clergy are reshaping the ancient art of preaching. Through careful analysis of collected sermons, she investigates whether female ministers have created distinctly new homiletic traditions that break away from conventional seminary training.
Lawless delves into the rhetorical techniques and structural approaches these women employ in their pulpit work, exploring how their preaching styles reflect the influence of liberation theology, process theology, and feminist theological perspectives. Her research reveals the complex relationship between written sermon texts and their live delivery, offering insights into how performance shapes spiritual message.
This scholarly yet accessible work addresses fundamental questions about religious authority, gender, and spiritual communication in modern American Christianity. Readers interested in the evolution of religious practice will discover how women ministers navigate traditional expectations while potentially forging revolutionary new paths in sacred oratory.
The book provides valuable perspective for anyone curious about how gender influences spiritual leadership and religious expression. Lawless presents her findings with academic rigor while making the material approachable for those seeking to understand the changing landscape of contemporary preaching and its implications for religious communities seeking more inclusive forms of worship and spiritual guidance.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 218 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore American Sermons
- ✓ Explore Predigt
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE
- ✓ Explore Women authors
- ✓ Explore Feminist theology
- ✓ Explore Feminism & Feminist Theory
- ✓ Explore Sermons
