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The Feminine Face of God: The Unfolding of the Sacred in Women
by
Sherry Ruth Anderson (Goodreads Author),
Patricia Hopkins
The eagerly anticipated paperback edition of a pioneering look at women's spirituality that has helped thousands of women redefine traditional beliefs and rediscover their own unique spiritual heritage. Drawn from workshops and interviews conducted across the country, 100 women--including Maya Angelou and Marion Woodman--share stories of their spiritual awakenings. Serial...more
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
July 1st 1992
by Bantam
(first published 1991)
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This book was an affirmation of understanding a part of God was in me. Whether it was a subliminal notion that being of the female persuasion made one slightly less sacred due to the patriarchal system, or a uniqueness of beign an egomaniac with an inferiority complex, this book began to soften the need to define. At the time of reading this, I was; realizing all carry a spark of God in them, regardless of what form they took. i like the journey :)
I haven't finished this book, but I will someday. The preface is my favorite part. The description of the dream of the patriarchs passing the "only touched my males" word of God to the hands of the woman, and it being blank because what was to come would be different than what had gone before . . . it was such a beautiful dream. I wish I had had this dream.
I haven't been able to stay as connected to the rest of the book.
I haven't been able to stay as connected to the rest of the book.
About the worst introduction to sacred feminine concepts. Written with a strong judaistic influence. There is almost a worshipful wishful devotion to the dominant male perspective throughout this book. As if the author was desperately seeking approval from ancient male bible characters. One of the most disappointing reads in feminine spiritual literature to date.
This was a very enlightening book for me in college. Near the end of the book, the authors talk about women who have remained in their marriages versus those who have left to be alone or a few with women. My boyfriend now husband had broken up with me, and I remember thinking about this. An all female commune was starting to sound good...Also, this book is not a hard core male bashing read, which was a relief from the other feminist literature I was reading at the time.
Loved this book because I was working on my master's at the time and it introduced me to research done qualitatively as opposed to quantitatively - non-traditional for sure, and totally a non-linear approach to research which I immediately fell in love with. And used. And still use!
Read this in college. It was a real eye-opener to me, who was raised Catholic and unfamiliar with the feminine in religion, particularly feminine aspects of the Deity which retain sexuality (as opposed to being sexless or celibate). Very interesting read. I'd recommend it for any woman looking to find a sacredness she can better identify with in conventional religions.
This book has a lot of potential. More than anything it evokes by the title alone. But it also draws women together in awareness of our inherent spirituality. Worth a read for that reason itself.
I read this back in my early college days when I was much more interested in feminist issues. I found it useful to examine the spiritual side of women and this gave me a lot to think about. Nothing earth-shattering though.
Interesting, but it almost feels as if too much was trying to be said in one book. I suppose the book I really wanted here was one that explored the experiences of a few women in more depth, rather than tidbits from everyone. Still, an intriguing read, with some good commentary on the importance of women recognizing and acknowledging their own spiritual needs and taking time for themselves to develop their own spiritual practices if they are so inclined, rather than pouring all of their time and...more
Really challenges the traditional teaching about a patriarchal God, and expands the perceptions and possibility about God's nature.
This book began my spiritual journey when I was in my mid 20s.
I loved this book.
This has been an incredibly important book in the field of Women's spirituality for years now. I stumbled upon it in a used book store, and am SO glad I picked it up. I probably own 20 books or so on Women's spirituality, and this rises to the top. As a therapist who works with narrative - that is, the importance of story in our lives - I really appreciate the storytelling tone of the book. I think it allows for a much better uncovering of the many facets of our spirituality than a straight read...more
An inspiring book!
Lift changing
Written in 1991 this is one of the first books to open up the idea of God's feminine side as a positive way of seeing and understanding of the awesomeness of God's being. I was surprised when I put this in the list how many other books have been added to this collection since then. I haven't read Boff's book written in 89 but am intrigued to find out how the others approach this theological perspective. enjoy and be challenged
I enjoyed reading this compilation of women's spiritual development, although the authors' attempts to define discrete stages seemed completely subjective. I was disappointed that the authors failed to include women's experiences with earth-based spiritual/religious paths. They also left out women's experiences with Islam, which would have been very interesting and would have rounded out their analysis.
This book is amazing. It features the stories and experiences of many different women in many different spiritual traditions as they find their way to their own spiritual truths. In the process of "leaving my Father's house" myself, I am thankful to have this book as a reference, a guide, and a support.
Good into into the feminine divine. Got me thinking about tending my own spirituality. One downside is the number of dreams or visions the women told of. Never had such a dream or vision do felt a little like we're more spiritual or closer to god than you
A woman's spirituality book that encourages authentic living through understanding of the divine. This book had a great premise, but the writing wasn't up to par with some other books that have attempted the same thing.
Nov 11, 2007
Chrissie
marked it as couldntreadit
Eileen & I are reading this book together, starting this week. I'm excited because it had gotten lost in a the book shuffle of my life.
Nov 21, 2007
Lee Zulman
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The importance of turning inward and trusting feminine intuition is what I learnt. "returning home".
This is absolutely one of my top... ummm... 2 :o)
Couldn't finish it! I lost interest...
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“Now we are going to make a new-way path. So you take a shovel, you take a ground-haker, you take a hairpin and you start digging. And you dig in all directions: up and down, in and out, right and left. Not in a straight line. Nothing natural or interesting goes in a straight line. As a matter of fact, it is the quickest way to the wrong place. And don't pretend you know where you are going. Because if you know where you are going, that means you've been there, and you are going to end up exactly where you came from.”
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