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Truly our sister : a theology of Mary in the communion of saints

An interpretation of Mary that aims to be theologically sound, spiritually empowering, ethically challenging, socially liberating, and ecumenically fruitful. The text construes the Mary to be a source of blessing rather than blight for women's lives in both religious and political terms.
Print Book, English, 2003
Continuum, New York, 2003
XVII, 379 Seiten
9780826414731, 9780826418272, 0826414737, 0826418279
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Part I: Women's Voices in a New Key; 1. Fragments in the Rubble; 2. Women's Theological Work; Part II: Roads Not Taken; 3. Cul-de-Sac: The Ideal Feminine Woman; 4. Cul-de-Sac: The Maternal Face of god; Part III: A Way Forward; 5. A Modest Proposal; 6. Precedents; Part IV: Picturing the Historical World of Mary of Nazareth; 7. The Political-Economic World: Galilee; 8. The Religious World: Second Temple Judaism; 9. The Social World: Gender; Part V: Mosaic: The Dangerous Theological Memory; 10. Scripture Through Women's Eyes; A. Outside; B. Among the Unconventional Foremothers; C. Scandal and the Spirit; D. Wisdom from the East; E. Refugees from Slaughter; F. Call of the Prophet; G. Joy in the Revolution of God; H. "And she gave birth..."; I. Fulfilling Torah; J. Losing and Finding; K. Wine at the Wedding; L. Near the Cross; M. "All filled with the Holy Spirit"; 11. Mary as Friend of God and Prophet in the Communion of Saints