Suffragist, Peace Crank, and Preacher
The Extraordinary Life and Message of Maude Royden
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
No single person is more responsible for preparing the way for the ordination of women in the Church of England and the Episcopal Church than Maude Royden (1876-1956). But her contributions went beyond her pioneering advocacy of a woman's right to exercise priestly ministry. She was also a leader in the political suffrage movement, a social reformer, a pacifist, a spiritual director, and a world-renowned preacher and author. Her writing on women, war and peace, the future of the church, morality, and theology are as relevant in our troubled time as they were in hers. In this book, the first anthology of Royden's work in over eighty years, Kerry Walters assembles selections from a wide and representative range of her published work. In addition to an introductory essay about her life, message, legacy, and relevance, each of the selections are accompanied by short prefaces that situate them in their context and summarize their main points.
Endorsements (2)
“This is a book for our times. Royden’s writings still sparkle today and the church, more than ever, needs to hear women’s voices. In putting together this trove of Royden’s writing and in telling her story afresh, Walters has done us a great service. I expect Royden’s work and life will continue to resonate for many years to come.”
“Kerry Walters’s well-curated collection of Royden’s writings offers a timely and compelling window into the life and thought of a pioneering figure in pacifism, feminism, and the church. Walters provides a well-researched and insightful introduction, capturing the breadth of Royden’s activities and highlighting the continuing relevance of her work today. This is a valuable resource for scholars of women and religion, and for anyone engaged in ongoing struggles for peace, justice, and equality.”
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