Complementarian Spirituality
Reformed Women and Union with Christ
WEST Theological Monograph Series
Imprint: Wipf and Stock
222 Pages, 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.44 in
- Paperback
- 9781625640000
- Published: October 2013
- eBook
- 9781630870096
- Published: October 2013
- Hardcover
- 9781498267427
- Published: October 2013
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In this work Dr. Brand seeks to contribute a unique complementarian expression of Reformed spirituality, in order to stimulate a spiritual renewal in the contemporary Reformed tradition. Using a distinctively feminine approach, in a theological arena largely monopolized by male theologians, the author anchors corporate and personal spirituality upon the unio mystica, so returning to a Calvinistic appreciation of the Christian life.
Grounding Reformed spirituality on the "marital union" between Christ and the church, a corporate portrait of the church is explored. Critical of the neglect of women in Reformed church life and practice, the author calls the tradition to reform; proposing an intentional complementarian use of women that can practically and spiritually profit the whole church body. The book culminates with an initial tracing of a "Reformed feminine spirituality" which is pastorally relevant to women, as well as encouraging a renewed experiential enjoyment of Christ for both men and women.