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The first-century Jewish woman Miriam of Nazareth, mother of Jesus, is the most celebrated female religious figure in the Christian tradition. Elizabeth Johnson offers an interpretation of Mary that is theologically sound, spiritually empowering, ethically challenging, socially liberating, and ecumenically fruitful. In particular, she sees the image of Mary as a blessing rather than a blight for women's lives in both religious and political terms.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 326-369) and index..
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Table of Contents
Part I: Women's Voices in a New Key 1. Fragments in the Rubble2. Women's Theological WorkPart II: Roads Not Taken3. Cul-de-Sac: The Ideal Feminine Woman4. Cul-de-Sac: The Maternal Face of GodPart III: A Way Forward 5. A Modest Proposal 6. PrecedentsPart IV: Picturing the Historical World of Mary of Nazareth7. The Political-Economic World: Galilee8. The Religious World: Second Temple Judaism9. The Social World: GenderPart V: Mosaic: The Dangerous Theological Memory10. Scripture Through Women's EyesA. Outside B. Among the Unconventional ForemothersC. Scandal and the Spirit D. Wisdom from the East E. Refugees from Slaughter F. Call of the ProphetG. Joy in the Revolution of God H. "And she gave birth ..." I. Fulfilling Torah J. Losing and FindingK. Wine at the WeddingL. Near the Cross M. "All Filled with the Holy Spirit"11. Mary as Friend of God and Prophet in the Communion of Saints