Women and Goddess Traditions
Download or Read eBook Women and Goddess Traditions PDF written by Karen L. King and published by Continuum. This book was released on 1997 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Karen L. King |
Publisher | : Continuum |
Total Pages | : 474 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X004145044 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Women and Goddess Traditions by : Karen L. King
Book excerpt: Goddess religion was widespread in the world of the Bible and is reflected in many biblical texts. This provocative and reliable book, based on thorough analyses of primary sources, examines the role of the feminine deity in religious piety in three areas: Asia, the ancient Mediterranean, and in three contexts today.