Women as teachers and disciples in traditional and new religions / edited by Elizabeth Puttick and Peter B. Clarke.
| Other author | Puttick, Elizabeth, 1952- |
| Other author | Clarke, Peter B. (Peter Bernard) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lewiston : E. Mellen Press, ©1993. |
| Description | x, 146 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in women and religion ; v. 32 Studies in women and religion ; v. 32. ^A11896 |
| Contents | Desert mothers : women ascetics in early Christian Egypt / Averil Cameron -- The great Indian Goddess : a source of empowerment for women? / Ursula King -- Women as spiritual leaders in the Brahma Kumaris / Sister Sudesh -- The Brahma Kumaris and the role of women / Vieda Skultans -- Devotees and Matriarchs : women sannyasins in the Rajneesh movement / Elizabeth Puttick -- Daughter of fire by Irina Tweedie : documentation and experiences of a modern Naqshbandi Sufi / Sara Sviri -- Women disciples in Zen Buddhism / Anne Bancroft -- Why women are priests and teachers in Bahian Candomble / Peter B. Clarke -- Charismatic feminist leaders in magic-esoteric groups in Italy / Cecilia Gatto-Trocchi -- Women and power in modern Paganism / Vivianne Crowley. |
| Local note | Little-336414--3051310448893 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 93030865 |
| ISBN | 0773493468 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL458 .W5763 1993 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |