Women Encounter God
Theology Across the Boundaries of Difference
Imprint: Wipf and Stock
'Women Encounter God' is one of the first books to explore the commonalities and convergences of women's theologies in the Americas. This critical, comparative analysis of white feminist, womanist, and 'mujerista' theologies focuses on how, by placing their unique theologies in dialogue, the rich contributions of each theology can inform the others.
By looking at the key themes of empowerment, embodiment, and relationality, Moody examines how three different types of feminist theologians perceive God. She discusses the works of such representative theologians as white feminists Mary Daly, Rosemary Ruether, Sally McFague, and Carter Heyward; Hispanic/Latina theologians Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, Yolanda Tarango, and Elsa Tamez; and womanist theologians Delores Williams, Jacquelyn Grant, and Katie Geneva Cannon, as well as feminist theorists Chela Sandoval and Rosemary Tong.
Linda A. Moody is Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Humanities at Antioch University in Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. in systematic and philosophical theology and philosophy of religion at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.
"An attentive and thorough look at the commonalities and differences between white feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies of liberation."
Emilie M. Townes, Saint Paul School of Theology
"A courageous book. . . . When [Moody] is done we are amazed at the richness of women theologizing."
Karen Jo Torjesen, Claremont School of Theology
"Here is a fresh voice on the theological scene--a prophetic and compassionate voice that has to be reckoned with."
Dwight N. Hopkins, University of Chicago Divinity School
"Provides all of us with a map of new territory that is not only useful but even inspiring."
Robert McAfee Brown, Pacific School of Religion
"An invaluable resource. . . . The book models how the stories and experiences of everyday life can be a powerful resource for theologizing."
Judith A. Berling, Graduate Theological Union