| Description |
1 online resource (255 pages) |
| Series |
New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies |
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New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 The Orthodox Church, Women's Movements and Ecumenical Relationships; 2 Women, Ecumenism and the Bounds in which They May Work; 3 Women Are Not Subordinate, But They Are Different; 4 Ignored by Those Who Approved the Priorities; 5 Questions, Consultations and Challenges; 6 Church and Culture: Human Sexuality, Ministry and Participation; 7 Militant Conservatism and a Movement of Orthodox Women; Appendix; Select Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Offering an understanding of the participation of women in the Orthodox Church, this book contributes to the ongoing debates and feminist analysis of women's participation, ministry and sexuality in the life and practice of the Church universal. The book reveals both the positive contributions to ecumenism and the difficulties confronting Orthodox women wishing to participate more fully in the leadership and ministry of their church |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Orthodox Eastern Church -- Doctrines
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World Council of Churches.
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| SUBJECT |
Orthodox Eastern Church fast |
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World Council of Churches fast |
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Women in the Orthodox Eastern Church.
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Feminism -- Religious aspects -- Orthodox Eastern Church.
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Women in the ecumenical movement.
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Christian union -- Orthodox Eastern Church.
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Christian union -- Orthodox Eastern Church
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Feminism -- Religious aspects -- Orthodox Eastern Church
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Theology, Doctrinal
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Women in the ecumenical movement
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Women in the Orthodox Eastern Church
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780754682455 |
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0754682455 |
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