Complementarian Spirituality: Reformed Women and Union with Christ (West Theological Monograph)

In this work Dr. Brand seeks to contribute a unique complementarian expression of Reformed spirituality in order to stimulate a spiritual renewal in the contemporary Reformed tradition. Using a distinctively feminine approach in a theological arena largely monopolized by male theologians the author anchors corporate and personal spirituality upon the unio mystica so returning to a Calvinistic appreciation of the Christian life. Grounding Reformed spirituality on the marital union between Christ and the church a corporate portrait of the church is explored. Critical of the neglect of women in Reformed church life and practice the author calls the tradition to reform; proposing an intentional complementarian use of women that can practically and spiritually profit the whole church body. The book culminates with an initial tracing of a Reformed feminine spirituality which is pastorally relevant to women as well as encouraging a renewed experiential enjoyment of Christ for both men and women.