Women and World Religions (2e)

Carmody
Title Women and World Religions
Edition 2nd
ISBN 9780139624247
ISBN 10 0139624244
Published 01/11/1988
Published by Pearson Higher Ed USA
Pages 256
Format Paperback
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Total Price $97.95 Add to Cart
Description

An exploration of the impact that religious experience, symbols, doctrines, and rituals have had on women worldwide — from Buddhism to Catholicism.

Table of contents


Introduction.


1. Women in Primal Societies.


2. Hindu Women.


3. Buddhist Women.


4. Chinese Women.


5. Japanese Women.


6. Jewish Women.


7. Christian Women.


8. Muslim Women.


9. American Women.


Conclusion.


Glossary.


Bibliography.


Index.
Features & benefits
  • features personal testimonies from women on their experiences within Hinduism, Confucianism, and other religious doctrines.
  • examines the religious experience of American women.
  • considers social-scientific studies on women's images and roles.