Bessey, Sarah.

Jesus feminist : an invitation to revist the Bible's view of women / Sarah Bessey. - First Howard Books trade paperback edition. - xvii, 235 pages ; 22 cm

"Exploring God's radical notion that women are people, too."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-234).

Let us be women who love -- Introduction: A bonfire on the shore -- Jesus made a feminist out of me -- A redemptive movement -- Tangled-up roots -- The silent (?) women of Paul -- Dancing warriors -- Patron saints, spiritual midwives, and "biblical" womanhood -- A narrative reborn -- Reclaiming the church ladies -- Moving mountains one stone at a time -- Kingdom come -- Intimate insurgency -- The commissioning.

Gender roles have been debated for centuries, and now Sarah Bessey offers a clarion freedom call for all who want to realize their giftedness and potential in the kingdom of God. Through a thoughtful review of biblical teaching and church practices, Bessey shares how following Jesus made a feminist out of her.

9781476717258 (pbk.) 1476717257 (pbk.)

2013015282


Women in Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Feminist theology.

BV 639 .W7 / B46 2013