Caretakers of Our Common House
Author | : Carol Lakey Hess |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040072475 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Download or read book Caretakers of Our Common House written by Carol Lakey Hess and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many churches, even those that are well-intentioned, are often girl-denying places. Weaving together theological, psychological, and biblical sources. Hess examines how theologies of self-sacrifice thwart both the spiritual and the psychological development of women by subverting their necessary self-assertion. The importance of self-differentiation and cognitive autonomy and of caring and connection are discussed, using as illustrations biblical stories, excerpts from novels, and an in-depth look at eating disorders.