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She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse

Winner of the Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion. This classic explains what feminist theology is and how can we rediscover the feminine God within the Christian tradition. A profound vision of Christian theology, women's experience, and emancipation.

Subject
philosophy
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 344 pages

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