The Woman in the Pulpit

by Carol M. Noren

The Woman in the Pulpit provides a frank and helpful discussion of how women proclaim the word, including how they interpret scripture, use language, and approach liturgy. A provocative examination of women as preachers, the book is based on research, interviews, and hours of sermons.

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1992

Reviews

[Knightgina · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a hard read for me- but perhaps more due to it being a gifted book. If I was engaged in training for being a 'woman in the pulpit' I may have engaged with it more and found it of more use, but I was often lost in the terminology and direction of the text. Some interesting observations, but otherwise not my favourite book.

[Greer Rutt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't agree with all of it but amazing stories of women preachers!

[Karla Renee Goforth Abreu · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book explores the unique difficulties women must work through In order to effectively engage in proclamation. Styles of delivery, hermeneutic approach, liberation and feminist theology threat often drives the woman's sermon (whether a radical adherent or an unwitting one). The book is helpful by adding to the discussion of the gender bias that is inherent In the church towards female preachers/pastors. By becoming aware and understanding the differences in hermeneutical approach and understanding, and the underlying psychological factors that contribute to a woman's delivery and the reception of the sermon, bias can be lessened and unity better attained.