When God Was a Woman

Merlin Stone
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Here, archaeologically documented, is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women's roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women's status. Index; maps and illustrations.
Genres: NonfictionFeminismHistoryReligionSpiritualityMythologyWomensGoddessHistoricalPhilosophy
265 Pages

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