Woman, church and state : a historical account of the status of woman through the Christian ages : with reminiscences of the matriarchate
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Bok · Engelsk · 2008
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| Omfang | viii, 410 sider
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| Utgave | Second edition
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| Opplysninger | Opprinnelig utgitt : 1893. - Opptrykk av utgave utgitt : New York : The Thruth Seeker Company, 1893. - The matriarchate -- Celibacy -- Canon law -- Marquette -- Witchcraft -- Wives -- Polygamy -- Woman and work -- The Church of today -- Past, present, future -- Epilogue. - This book challenges the notion that Christianity elevated the status of women throughout history. The author argues that women held significantly more power and freedom in ancient civilizations, particularly under the Matriarchal system, where they were leaders in family, government, and religion.Delving into historical accounts and archaeological discoveries, the book reveals the traces of Matriarchal societies across diverse cultures, from the Iroquois Confederacy of North America to the ancient Egyptians and the Nair people of Malabar. It highlights how women's rights to property, inheritance, and participation in religious and political life were more extensive in these societies than in many periods of Christian rule.The author explores the decline of women's status with the rise of the Patriarchal system and the influence of the Christian Church. She examines how religious doctrines and practices, such as the concept of original sin, the celibacy of the clergy, and the persecution of women as witches, contributed to the erosion of women's rights and their subjugation to men.By shedding light on the forgotten history of women's power and leadership, this book encourages readers to question long-held assumptions about gender roles and the supposed benevolence of Christianity towards women. It serves as a powerful reminder that the quest for women's equality is not a modern phenomenon but a struggle to reclaim the rights and freedoms that women once possessed.
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