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March 29, 2017
Caretakers of Our Common House: Women’s Development in Communities of Faith
- Author
- Hess, Carol Lakey
- Publisher
- Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN
- ISBN
- 687009634
- Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments
Introduction
ch. 1 Theology and Women: Giving Our Selves Away
ch. 2 The Dance of Human Development: In Celebration of "Sheila"
ch. 3 Rebuilding Our Mothers' House: Caretaking and Being in Genuine Relation
ch. 4 Your Daughters Shall Prophesy: "Safe-Houses" for Raising Girls in Families and Communities of Faith
ch. 5 Wrestling with Our Sisters: Together Building Our Households of Faith
ch. 6 Women and Conversational Education: Hard Dialogue and Deep Connections in Communities of Faith
ch. 7 Caretaking Leadership: Women of Fire and Mothers of Israel
Notes
Selective Bibliography
Index
The author provides a provocative description of ways society's institutions have colluded to undermine the full development of women and girls. Relies on Gilligan and Kegan's theories of development; critiques Neibuhr's theology of sacrifice. Weaves biblical stories of women and personal stories into the data and suggests ways that parents, families -- and communities of faith can create environments in which girls and women may find their own voices as expressions of authentic selves. This book is being used by a women's discussion group in an Episcopal parish. Participants find it very provocative and insightful. (From the Publisher)