Encyclopedia of Women and Religion in North America

Encyclopedia of Women and Religion in North America
ISBN-10
0253346851
ISBN-13
9780253346858
Category
Reference
Pages
1394
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Authors
Rosemary Radford Ruether, Rosemary Skinner Keller, Marie Cantlon

Description

A fundamental and well-illustrated reference collection for anyone interested in the role of women in North American religious life.

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