Stone, Merlin
When God Was a Woman (Harvest/HBJ Book)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156961585
- author:
- Stone, Merlin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harcourt Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1978
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.21 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
When God was a Woman explores the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual suppression of women's rites. The shift from matriarchy to patriarchy is a fascinating story that has been largely rewritten over time.
Merlin Stone delves into the history of the Goddess, who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Under her rule, societal roles differed significantly from those in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Women played a more active role in society, buying and selling property, trading in the marketplace, and inheriting title and land from their mothers.
This book is a thought-provoking examination of the origins of current gender roles and the rediscovery of women's power. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of societal norms and the role of women in history.
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