Heretics and Outsiders: The Struggle over Female Power in Western Religion.

Christ, Carol P.

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ERIC Number: EJ190739

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Publication Date: 1978

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Heretics and Outsiders: The Struggle over Female Power in Western Religion.

Christ, Carol P.

Soundings, v61 n3 p260-80 Fall 1978, 78

Three instances of conflict between the proponents of traditions, which were or became religious canon, and the outsiders or heretics are examined. It is hypothesized that one of the issues in the definition canonical tradition in the West was the suppression of female symbolism and power. (JMD)

Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Christianity, Culture Conflict, Females, Feminism, Judaism, Religion, Religious Conflict, Religious Cultural Groups, Sex Discrimination

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Language: English

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