Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza

A Catechism of the Heart

History & Biography

“A Catechism of the Heart speaks candidly and truthfully about the desire to be an openly gay Jesuit priest. This book speaks not only candidly about the hurt, but also about the resiliency and dedication of gay Catholics in the quest to serve their church as ordained priests. I highly recommend it.”

Corinthian Democracy

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This groundbreaking work of Anna Miller provides greatly needed research on the democratic roots of ekklēsia. Miller traces a persuasive ancient discourse of democracy that emerged out of the Greek civic institution composed of the body of free citizens. Her interdisciplinary research confirms that such ekklēsia discourse constitutes a prevalent kind of social knowledge and cultural logics, defining debates over civic power and authority in a variety of ancient contexts. . . . This is a must-read, not just for those interested in the letters of Paul but for everyone concerned with a democratic vision of church. Corinthian Democracy will be an invaluable resource for all those concerned about Christian religious democratic roots. I greatly recommend it.”

Embracing the Other

Theology

“A bold, original, and insightful challenge to prophetically confront the sins of racism and sexism through the life-giving power of the Spirit.”

Mary and Martha

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This books presents and engaging new reading of the Gospel of John from a critical feminist perspective. Satoko Yamaguchi persuasively argues for a new historical imagination. A clear style of argumentation makes this an excellent text for courses in Biblical and Women's Studies.”

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

History & Biography

“Theresa Ann Yugar's book elaborates the importance of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the foremost seventeenth-century protofeminist and ecofeminist in the Americas. Yugar's work on Sor Juana as the foundational figure for Latina feminism and ecofeminism in the Americas deserves wide recognition and reading. I highly recommend it.”

Suffering and Salvation in Ciudad Juárez

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“This extremely important work of a leading scholar in Latina feminist theological studies is a must read for all concerned with the politics of suffering and salvation. Suffering and Salvation in Ciudad Juárez should be found on the reading lists of all courses in theology and ethics. I highly recommend it.”

The Bible as Political Artifact

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Bible as Political Artifact: On the Feminist Study of the Hebrew Bible is a must read! The book provides a program for feminist biblical scholarship and pedagogy that will be of great interest not only to Hebrew Bible scholars but also to students in various fields of religious studies and the humanities. The Bible as Political Artifact provides a very readable introduction to Biblical studies in an intersectional, intercultural and interreligious feminist key. It will be of great interest to readers in a variety of disciplines and social locations.”

The Peoples' Companion to the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Peoples' Companion to the Bible is an excellent guide to studying the Bible with different eyes and from different cultural locations. No one should undertake the journey into the Bible without this expert guide. A must for students, faculty, and general readers.”

With Passion and Compassion

Theology

“"Throughout the world women have begun to redefine religion and spirituality in light of their everyday experience. Written from Third World Christian women's perspectives these essays are a very significant contribution toward a global feminist theology of liberation--must reading for anyone engaged in church and theology.”

Women's Socioeconomic Status and Religious Leadership in Asia Minor

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this engaging work, Katherine Bain explores the socioeconomic and religious status of women in Asia Minor in the first two centuries C.E. This is an excellent and greatly needed contribution not only to the study of women’s history but especially also to the ongoing re-vision of early Christian beginnings. The book will be an invaluable resource for the study of the social world of early Christianity. I highly recommend it.”