Women and Goddess Traditions: In Antiquity and Today

by Karen L. King (Editor)

Studies in Antiquity and Christianity

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Goddess religion was widespread in the world of the Bible and is reflected in many biblical texts. This provocative and reliable book, based on thorough analyses of primary sources, examines the role of the feminine deity in religious piety in three areas: Asia, the ancient Mediterranean, and in three contexts today.

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Karen L. King
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9+ Works 1,701 Members
Karen L. King is the Winn Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Harvard University in the Divinity School.

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Ackerman, Susan (Contributor)
Beach, Eleanor Ferris (Contributor)
Camp, Claudia V. (Contributor)
Culpepper, Emily Erwin (Contributor)
Erndl, Kathleen M. (Contributor)
Gross, Rita M. (Contributor)
Gupta, Lina (Contributor)
Hollis, Susan Tower (Contributor)
Humes, Cynthia Ann (Contributor)
Levering, Miriam (Contributor)
Ochshorn, Judith (Contributor)
Richlin, Amy (Contributor)
Shaw, Miranda (Contributor)
Taussig, Hal (Contributor)
Teubal, Savina J. (Contributor)
Torjesen, Karen Jo (Introduction)
Wulff, Donna M. (Contributor)

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Studies in Antiquity and Christianity
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Women and Goddess Traditions: In Antiquity and Today

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies
DDC/MDS
200.82 — Religion The Bible & Christianity Religion Groups of people Feminism--religion
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BL458 .W563 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religious doctrines (General) Women in comparative religion
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