Women in world religions

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This book explores the role of women across major world religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, and tribal religions. It addresses essential facts and ideological issues regarding women's positions within these traditions. A key feature is its phenomenological approach, where scholars analyze sacred texts from both an internal perspective and a feminine viewpoint. Each contributor is a knowledgeable historian of religions, grounding her insights in verifiable facts. The work effectively balances empirical evidence with nuanced perceptions, embodying the strengths of phenomenology and religious history. It highlights the evolution of religious practices and beliefs over time. Contributors include experts from various academic institutions, such as Katherine K. Young from McGill University, Nancy Schuster Barnes in Sanskrit and Indian Studies, M. Theresa Kelleher from Manhattanville College, and Barbara Reed from St. Olaf College. Additionally, Denise L. Carmody from the University of Tulsa, Jane I. Smith from Harvard Divinity School, Rosemary Radford Ruether from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and Rita M. Gross from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, provide diverse insights into the intersection of gender and religion.