A Woman's Way: The Forgotten History of Women Spiritual Directors

by Patricia Ranft

Book Overview

Given the significance of spiritual direction in modern Christianity, surprisingly little attention has been given to the tradition upon which today's spiritual direction is built. A long and interesting history does exist, though, as shown by Patricia Ranft in A Woman's Way . Ranft's insights shed light on the understanding society had of women as spiritual beings and on the position of women in a Christian society. This book delineates the history...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349425788
• ISBN13: 9781349425785
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"