Triumph Over Silence: Women in Protestant History

by Richard L. Greaves

Book Overview

This timely and fascinating historical study of Protestant women will increase the appreciation of their continuing struggle for acceptance within their churches and of their contribution to the success of the Protestant movement. An introductory chapter traces the origins of female subordination and exclusion from the preaching ministry, a practice that was reinforced by Protestant interpretations of Scripture. In essays contributed by recognized...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313247994
• ISBN13: 9780313247996
• Release Date: November 1985
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"