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The book presents a poetic reinterpretation of the Genesis myth, depicting the Womb as a primordial source of potential and life. It critiques patriarchal religion while proposing a new spiritual framework centered on "thealogy," which emphasizes the knowledge of the goddess and acknowledges women's essential societal roles. Walker advocates for a return to the worship of a mother goddess, celebrating Earth's fertility and women's power. This work aims to redefine modern spirituality, aligning it with women's rights and rejecting the male-dominated religious narratives.
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Restoring the Goddess, Barbara G. Walker
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- 2000
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- Title
- Restoring the Goddess
- Subtitle
- Equal Rites for Modern Women
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Barbara G. Walker
- Publisher
- Prometheus
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 424
- ISBN13
- 9781573927864
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book presents a poetic reinterpretation of the Genesis myth, depicting the Womb as a primordial source of potential and life. It critiques patriarchal religion while proposing a new spiritual framework centered on "thealogy," which emphasizes the knowledge of the goddess and acknowledges women's essential societal roles. Walker advocates for a return to the worship of a mother goddess, celebrating Earth's fertility and women's power. This work aims to redefine modern spirituality, aligning it with women's rights and rejecting the male-dominated religious narratives.