{"product_id":"women-in-the-orthodox-tradition-feminism-theology-and-equality-hardback-9780268209223","title":"Women in the Orthodox Tradition; Feminism, Theology, and Equality (Hardback) 9780268209223","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWomen in the Orthodox Tradition\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFeminism, Theology, and Equality\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAshley Marie Purpura (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780268209223\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 April 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e282 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.666 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A compelling and bold example of Orthodox feminist theology, Purpura lays bare the theological inequalities and social challenges Orthodox Christian women have and continue to face, asking us to reckon with systemic oppression and patriarchal androcentrism.\" —Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, author of \u003cem\u003eBetween Heaven and Russia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is the first book-length attempt to bring feminist theory and theology into conversation with women in the Orthodox Church. That alone makes it invaluable.\" —Carrie Frederick Frost, author of \u003cem\u003eChurch of Our Granddaughters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWomen in the Orthodox Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e brings feminist insights into dialogue with Orthodox Christianity to theologically identify and respond to challenges of gender equality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrthodox Christianity places great importance upon tradition, from doctrinal formulas and sainted teachings to festal commemorations and a hymnic liturgy. But what does this mean for women who are often missing, misrepresented, or outnumbered in the androcentric historical tradition? \u003cem\u003eWomen in the Orthodox Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e engages with feminist insights to argue that ignoring this bias in Christian tradition is theologically problematic for Orthodox faith. By critically examining the spiritual values that shape Orthodoxy, the commemorations of women saints within it, and liturgical and doctrinal expressions that shape it, author Ashley Marie Purpura makes the case that it is theologically necessary to unsay the patriarchal limits of tradition and seek a more inclusive approach instead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn acknowledging the messy entanglement between tradition, theology, and historical patriarchal values, \u003cem\u003eWomen in the Orthodox Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e advocates for women's voices, contributions, and diverse humanity within the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Toward an Orthodox Feminist Theological Engagement with Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Acknowledging Tradition's Gendered Limitations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Commemorating the Patriarchal Woman\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Spiritual Values and Gender Equality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Theology and Women's Full Humanity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Approaches for Unsaying Patriarchal Androcentrism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Resources for Advocating for Women in Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Notre Dame Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52702468833560,"sku":"9780268209223","price":37.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/women-in-the-orthodox-tradition-feminism-theology-and-equality-hardback-9780268209223","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}