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The study delves into the life and thought of St. Gregory of Nazianzus, highlighting the tensions he faced with contemporaries like Basil the Great and Gregory Nyssa. It explores the conflict between rhetoric and philosophy, offering insights into the complexities of early Christian thought. Written by feminist theologian Rosemary Radford Ruether as her doctoral dissertation, this work originally published in 1969 provides a scholarly examination of Gregory's contributions and the challenges he encountered within his theological context.

The autobiography delves into Rosemary Radford Ruether's intellectual journey, highlighting her family's influence and her engagement with the Roman Catholic tradition. It explores her interfaith dialogue with Judaism and Islam, her educational experiences at Scripps College, and the significance of historical theology. Ruether candidly addresses her family's struggles with mental illness, particularly concerning her son. Additionally, she reflects on her commitment to ecology, feminism, and the search for a sustainable spirituality, emphasizing her lifelong advocacy for a livable planet.

The book explores the historical and ideological beliefs that shape the American identity as a chosen nation in a "promised land." It examines the perception of a special relationship with God and the mission to promote "redemption" through the lens of democracy globally. Through this analysis, it delves into how these ideas have influenced the nation's self-image and its role on the world stage.

The influential feminist theologian Rosemary Ruether glimpses into the souls of three medieval mystics: Hildegard of Bingen, Mechthild of Magdeburg, and Julian of Norwich. Ruether's sympathetic overview evokes the new religious horizons they envisioned for Christianity.

Theology and Practice of Feminist Liturgical Communities

Clearly and lucidly written. It belongs on the shelf beside Kung and Schillebeeckx, whose christology it challenges. Library Journal With impressive scholarship and deft economy of language, Rosemary Ruether targets what she believes to be the four most 'pressing' questions for Christians 'political commitment in the light of poverty and oppression...anti-Judaism and religious intolerance...justice for the female half of the human race...human survival in the face of chronic environmental abuse.' The Christian Century The book synthesizes many of Ruether's earlier writings and can serve as an admirable introduction to the significant work of this contemporary theologian. Emmanuel [Ruether's] thesis is a useful and fascinating one, intriguingly and illumninatively illustrated by her choices. Ruether sustains...the assertion of the vital importance of the relationship between cultural criticism and Christology. AAR Christology Newsletter Ruether here turns Christology itself into a principle for the critique of culture and a source for an alternative vision of the human prospect.... There is new voice as well as new insight to the brief, provocative chapters of To Change the World. Ruether is repeating something she has said before, but in doing so she is saying something new. Spirituality Today

Exploring the historical role of the Christian Church in fostering anti-Semitism, theologian Rosemary Radford Ruether offers a profound analysis of its roots in the wake of the Holocaust, which claimed a third of the Jewish population. By examining these complex relationships and their implications, the book serves as a significant contribution to the ongoing self-examination within Christianity regarding its past actions and beliefs towards Jewish communities.

Focusing on feminist theology, the book critiques the male-centered bias in classical theology while advocating for a faith that fully embraces both genders. Ruether explores the uncomfortable accommodation of women within Christian traditions, particularly in ecclesiology and Mariology, and seeks to rehabilitate these images. She creatively engages with key theological areas such as creation, Christology, ministry, and eschatology. Central to her argument is the belief that a reformed Christian tradition, informed by feminist perspectives, can provide meaningful interpretations of human existence and foster redemptive communities.

Exploring the intersection of feminism, ecology, and religious thought, this book highlights the overlooked gender issues within ecological theology and deglobalization theory. It examines globalization, interfaith ecological theology, ecofeminism, and deglobalization movements through a comparative lens across various world religions and geographical contexts, prompting critical questions about the integration of gender perspectives in these discussions.

Presents th portrait we have to date of goddesses and sacred female imagery in Western culture - from prehistory to contemporary goddess movements. This title gives a provocative analysis of the meeting of Aztec and Christian female symbols in Mexico and of today's neo-pagan movements in the United States.