She Lives!: Sophia Wisdom Works in the World
Meet the ministers and laypeople driving foundational Christian theological change and restoring awareness of the sacred value of women and girls.
"The Bible teaches that we are made in the image and likeness of God; therefore, I must believe that there is a male and female expression of God…. Claim your divinity and walk in it every day, because you are fearfully and wonderfully made."
—Rev. Dr. Susan Newman, "Claiming Our Divinity"
In a world filled with injustice and violence, we long for a new sacred symbolism to inspire transformation. Our yearning includes a widespread hunger for visions of the Female Divine in church life and worship to restore gender balance and finally achieve just, equal and inclusive faith communities.
This collection of engrossing narratives of women and men trying to change the institutional church—and society—illuminates how reclaiming multicultural female images of God extends beyond the sanctuary and into the community. Whether you're searching for your own place in the church or you want to explore this growing movement, these fascinating pioneers invite you to join the adventure of creating rituals that include Her, affirming the sacred value of all people and all creation.
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Book details
- Author
- Jann Aldredge Clanton
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Religion › Christian Theology
Religion › Theology - Topics
- feminist theology · female divine · women in Christianity · Christian theology · gender and religion · sacred feminism · women and worship
- ISBN-13
- 9781594735738 (Paperback)9781683362944 (Hardcover)
About the author
REV. JANN ALDREDGE-CLANTON, PHD was an ordained Christian minister, feminist theologian, and author of eleven books and six songbooks. Her works include Inclusive Hymns for Liberation, Peace, and Justice, Seeking Wisdom, and In Search of the Christ-Sophia.
Aldredge-Clanton held a B.A. from Louisiana Polytechnic University, an M.A. and Ph.D. in English Literature from Texas Christian University, and an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She was an award-winning hymn text writer whose articles appeared in The Journal of Pastoral Care and The Christian Ministry.
When not writing, Aldredge-Clanton served in ecumenical and interfaith settings as a chaplain and teacher, and co-chaired the national, multicultural Equity for Women in the Church Community. Much of her work centered on feminist theology and inclusive worship.