Gender Differences and the Making of Liturgical History
Lifting a Veil on Liturgy's Past
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on the intersection of gender and liturgical history, this book examines how various gender identities have shaped liturgical practices over time. Berger delves into the experiences of not just men and women, but also inter-sexed individuals, eunuchs, and ascetic virgins. Through historical case studies, the author investigates traditional aspects like liturgical space and eucharistic practices while introducing innovative methodologies for studying the past, offering fresh insights into contemporary discussions on gender within liturgical life.
