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Priestess, mother, sacred sister religions dominated by women

Title
Priestess, mother, sacred sister [electronic resource] : religions dominated by women / Susan Starr Sered.
Author
Sered, Susan Starr.
Publication
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1994.

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Description
1 online resource (330 p.) : ill.
Summary
This text examines the critical impact of the social rather than the biological aspects of motherhood on women's religions. Women's social roles as nurturers, healers, primary childcare providers, and emotional supporters are celebrated in women's religions more so than in traditional religions.
Uniform Title
Priestess, mother, sacred sister (Online)
Alternative Title
Priestess, mother, sacred sister (Online)
Subject
  • Women and religion
  • Women > Religious life
  • Women and religion > Cross-cultural studies
  • Women > Religious life > Cross-cultural studies
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Source of Description (note)
  • Description based on print version record.
OCLC
ssj0000226940
Author
Sered, Susan Starr.
Title
Priestess, mother, sacred sister [electronic resource] : religions dominated by women / Susan Starr Sered.
Imprint
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1994.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Note
Description based on print version record.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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Print version 9780195104677
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