I just re-read it and it is still SO enthralling and insightful. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. (1979). This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. But most academics - feminist archaeologists, Classicists and historians included - agree that the majority of the evidence cited doesn't really hold up to snuff. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. In the third installment of Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling The Underland Chronicles, Gregor must stop a plague from spreading through the Underland. Catalog your books from Amazon, the Library of Congress and 4,941 other libraries. Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. David: Seeking God's Heart (Student Edition) - Member Book by Moore, Beth. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Was the prehistory of humanity subject to a Goddess religion? And once men embraced this new God along with their private plot of land, they had to betray the ethos of human kind that the Goddess represented and that had held us all together for thousands of years. There are currently no items in your Shopping Cart. Now available as a three-volume paperback boxed set, E L Jamess, "I rest my head against him, and he kisses my hair repeatedly. Known by many names--Astarte, Isis, Ishtar, among others--she reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. web pages I really enjoy Stone's approach to Goddess worship. Stone discusses the history behind the religion(s) of the Goddess. Print Word PDF. Educate, educate, educate. For most of my life, I had believed that male supremacy was always the order of things, from the very beginning of time, and that everything we women would ever have would be because men all got together and said "Okay. For those holding the club of patriarchy in their hand, this news is upsetting. Merlin Stone, a teacher of art and art history as well as a widely exhibited sculptor, became interested in archaeology and ancient religion through her art. Read it, and talk to eachother. Women of the world, read this book. A hope that may or may not come true. Please review your cart. 3 Reviews. An important book. The best books Kobo read in February 2023. Could it be that the societies that predate history and that were matrilineal and matrilocal also did not have private property? We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. This Study Guide consists of approximately 54 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of When God Was a Woman. It's definitely written in a way that is accessible to pretty much anyone, and should be part of your education in that it remains a perspective that people hold on to. Convertidor en lnea gratuito de Youtube a MP3. I will pick which letter I will use for the a to z author challenge later. (link), There are also suggestions of related books to read; it's a virtual feast of information. All Things Considered, Many social connections thrive at the site. Jackie grew up fatherless and experienced gender confusion. Im just so proud of myself for finishing this book. A hope that may or may not come true. on July 28, 2010, Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-257) and index, There are no reviews yet. Free shipping. It was published earlier in the United Kingdom as The Paradise Papers: The Suppression of Women's Rites. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. ', Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2014. This was a very insightful look into a wide variety of past religions and cultures where women were revered and had much higher standings than in current cultures. This book gives me the knowledge frm which my confidence in my experience and inner knowledge grows and allow me to become more immuned to the sexist and misogynistic messages I encounter everyday in our society. Total obedience to Christ can transform an ordinary life into a remarkable journey. (approx. The landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual supression of women's rites.In the beginning, God was a womanHow did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? It's really inspired me to speak up more about the harms of religion and patriarchy. Merlin Stone synthesizes a great deal of the scholarship and ancient narratives of the goddess religions (though, as she points out, at the time of the Upper Paleolithic, everything was a goddess religion.) How would any society in the 20th century necessarily reveal what people were doing in the Stone Age?? Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice, Rakuten, global innovation & entertainment partner of FC Barcelona, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships. history extra credit, but it did indeed slap. In this 7-session Bible study, Annie F. Downs examines the ordinary people of the Biblefishermen, gardeners, women, soldiersto reveal the moments they found beauty in everyday circumstances and hope in Gods timing. The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future. I read this book over 2o years ago and it has been an intriguing title on my book shelf for years. A film exploring the. Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022. Be warned though,if you have even a pinch of feminism within you there's parts that will make you angry. This book shows me that For the longest time, gender equality feels like a futuristic idea. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners us now and at the hour of our death. Becoming a Woman Who Listens to God By: Sharon Jaynes Narrated by: Julie Lyles Carr Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins 4.8 (10 ratings) Try for $0.00 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. (That's a pretty productive first few years of life.) it was written in the 70s so its a little dry, also Ive heard that not all of the research holds up as well as it used to but that is common with books this old. It's heartbreaking to be a woman and know that so many women before you were treated unfairly and oppressed for horrific reasons. A fascinating read, pretty heavy going, a lot to digest. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. She cries quite a bit about woman loosing their status and how the "evil patriarchs" crushed them down. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2021-03-20 10:14:56 Boxid IA40078905 Camera 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. Here, archaeologically documented,is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Of course, LibraryThing is even more useful if you post your book collection, and the process is wonderfully easy. I was expecting more beauty and support for god as a woman to help untangle the patriarchy professed by todays Christian culture and show why it makes sense for god as a woman. Please try again. (link), LibraryThing is an impressive cataloging app that feels like del.icio.usfor books Could it be that the societies that predate history and that were matrilineal and matrilocal also did not have private property? When we remember that "in the beginningGod was a woman," we can no longer hear or read the Genesis story as an innocent but flawed attempt on the part of "early man" to understand "his" origins. She knew that Christians had a lot to say about all of the above. Discovering the reality of religious history and the fact that we have all been duped for so very long is the fundamental reality that this writer took a lot of time researching and formulating for the reader, an effort that was not lost on me. She doesn't show you that these goddess worshippers were just as bloody and savage as the rest of the peoples yet any perusal of history books out there will verify it. In the book, she describes these archetypal reflections of women as leaders, sacred entities and benevolent matriarchs, and also weaves them into a larger picture of how our modern societies grew to the present imbalanced state. Under her, womens roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Staying faithful when the pressure was most intense. In Gay Girl, Good God, author Jackie Hill Perry shares her own story, offering practical tools that helped her in the process of finding wholeness. We serve others well when we share the whole gospel with them, not just the parts deemed attractive by our culture. What sense did it make to forbid us the fruit of the trees? It is the genesis story (so to speak) of Gods becoming male. It would be many months before I would purchase the audio book and listen to it on a cross country post vaccination road trip. Uploaded by Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. When God was a woman by Stone, Merlin., Merlin Stone, 1976, Dial Press edition, in English This book was fun because it helped me imagine the possibility that there could have been a different, non-patriarchal order for humans. This is a deep dive into religious history.And the author makes no apologies in her views. Guessing they didnt read past the introduction lol which is relatable. She takes us on an ambition journey, travelling from the dawn of the Neolithic, through the Sumerian myths and writing, over to Cret, and then goes through the Bible with a fine-toothed comb, ferreting out mentions of the Goddess in its pages. Although this is a slow read as a lot of information and history needs to be digested, I believe it is an incredible book, that should be made compulsary literature in schools as it gives a new and different perspective and account of the development of religion from originally matriarchal religions and societies that were then thwarted for patriarchal power and religions. No need to register an account. Amazing book. Merlin Stone has put together the best debunking of the male myths that underlie the foundations of our current world. on the Internet. In Holier Than Thou, Jackie walks us through Scripture, shaking the dust off of holy as weve come to know it and revealing it for what it really is: good news. This book opened up a whole new realm of possibility for me and a way to reject old patriarchal "truths" that I've struggled with for years (like, 25 years). Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Relive the sensuality, the romance, and the drama of Fifty Shades Freedthe love story that enthralled millions of readers around the worldthrough the thoughts, reflections, and dreams of, E L James revisits the world of Fifty Shades with a deeper and darker take on the love story that has enthralled millions of readers around the globe. Under her, women's roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. The one problem I have with the book is that it provides a lot of information in a short amount of space, and I have a hard time keeping it all , An overly feminist book to say the least, at the beginning and cropping up from time to time, but besides that I did enjoy it to a degree. 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