Holy Women, Wholly Women: Sharing Ministries Through Life Stories and Reciprocal Ethnography

by Elaine J. Lawless

Lawless collects and interprets the stories of ten women ministers and examines their public and private lives, their ministries, their images of God, and their negotiations of sexuality and the religious life.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1993

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reciprocal ethnography requires something different of the researcher and the subjects. Lawless concludes her book saying that she has been changed. This collection of ten voices of clergy women highlights vital topics from life stories to sexuality, images of God to theology. With overall generalizations, there are also specific life stories and tellings. The book leaves you feeling as though it is your time to share snacks at the lunch table.

[Charis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent example of ethnography, including researcher reflection and engagement with participants. Well-written,also.