Feminist Theory and Christian Theology: Cartographies of Grace (Guides to Theological Inquiry)

This long-awaited text charts clearly and comprehensively the enormously important area of feminist theory -- and brings it into fruitful conversation with Christian theology. Jones introduces the primary concerns that animate feminist theory through discussion of critical texts and through womens narratives. She shows how they pose uncomfortable questions and leave no corner of the Christian tradition unchallenged. Jones unfolds feminist theory in three broad categories that analyze human identity and gender oppression and ethics. She then illustrates their potential for illuminating theological categories of experience truth text and norm to revitalize three key traditional Christian doctrines: faith sin and church.