The Woman Question
In Answer to Pastor J. M. Færden: A Bi-lingual Edition
- Women
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
Kitty Kielland's verve and confidence, scathing wit, and indignant ability (and willingness) to point out stupidity and hubris underpin her entry in the late nineteenth-century argument about "The Woman Question." This major contribution to the expansion of women's right in Scandinavia helped frame the discussion within church and social movements throughout Europe and North America. The Woman Question remains significant today for its framing of discussions about gender and equality as both a fundamental human right and a necessary component of any Christian social policy. Ultimately, Kielland's summary of her position, justified by the Bible and her life experiences, remains both compelling in its own right and a devastating rebuke to all those who would claim an authority to speak for others: "My argument is that every free person wants to have a personal, independent identity, and I do not see why we should not have the right to want it." This edition is the first translation into English of Kitty Kielland's The Woman Question.
Endorsements (1)
“Readers interested in the current and historic dialogue concerning the role of women in church and society will appreciate this sharply observed and deftly argued treatise by nineteenth-century Norwegian Lutheran artist Kitty L. Kielland (b. 1843). Kielland’s scathing humor, direct intelligence, and inspiring confidence come to life through Chris Fauske’s translation. As a woman of faith, deeply connected to her church and community, Kielland’s strong voice for equality and freedom is both firmly grounded in the life and ministry of Jesus, and at the same time challenging to institutions that forsake his message by clinging to outdated notions reading gender roles. Even readers with little interest or background in the historic arguments regarding women’s role in the church will appreciate the honesty and passion of the author’s arguments.”
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