The Politics of Women's Spirituality: Essays on the Rise of Spiritual Power Within the Feminist Movement

The Politics of Women's Spirituality: Essays on the Rise of Spiritual Power Within the Feminist MovementThis feminist classic (first published in 1982) presents a chorus of voices exploring their authentic spirituality. The essays are active rather than reactive, revolutionary rather than reformist, and express a broad political awareness. Rather than codifying a religion exclusively for women, the authors address a range of contemporary issues that are informed by spirituality, our attitude toward life on Earth. Part One: Discovering a History of Power

This feminist classic (first published in 1982) presents a chorus of voices exploring their authentic spirituality. The essays are active rather than reactive, revolutionary rather than reformist, and express a broad political awareness. Rather than codifying a religion exclusively for women, the authors address a range of contemporary issues that are informed by spirituality, our attitude toward life on Earth.

Part One: Discovering a History of Power
- What the Goddess Means to Women
- Mythic Heras as Models of Strength and Wisdom

Part Two: Manifesting Personal Power
- Consciousness/Energy/Action
- Self-Images of Strength and Wholeness

Part Three: Transforming the Political
- The Unity of Politics and Spirituality
- Applications of Spirituality as a Political Force

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 12/15/1981
ISBN: 9780385172417
Pages: 608
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.54d