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A History of the Mothers´ Union: Women, Anglicanism and Globalisation, 1876-2008
Cordelia Moyse
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Description for A History of the Mothers´ Union: Women, Anglicanism and Globalisation, 1876-2008
Paperback. One of the most significant works on Anglican and Women's history to be published in recent years. Includes a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Series: Studies in Modern British Religious History. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; HRCC91; HRCX; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
This book tells the story of how a parish women's meeting started in 1876 by a Victorian vicar's wife is now the most authentic and powerful organization of women in the new global Christianity. Its cross-disciplinary approach examines how religious faith and shifting ideologies of womanhood and motherhood in the imperial and post colonial worlds acted as a source of empowerment for conservative women in their homes, communities and churches. In contrast to much of feminist history, A History of the Mothers' Union 1876-2008: Women, Anglicanism and Globalisation shows how the beliefs of ordinary women led them to become advocates ... Read more
This book tells the story of how a parish women's meeting started in 1876 by a Victorian vicar's wife is now the most authentic and powerful organization of women in the new global Christianity. Its cross-disciplinary approach examines how religious faith and shifting ideologies of womanhood and motherhood in the imperial and post colonial worlds acted as a source of empowerment for conservative women in their homes, communities and churches. In contrast to much of feminist history, A History of the Mothers' Union 1876-2008: Women, Anglicanism and Globalisation shows how the beliefs of ordinary women led them to become advocates ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
316
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843836063
SKU
V9781843836063
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Reviews for A History of the Mothers´ Union: Women, Anglicanism and Globalisation, 1876-2008
A fine contribution to British women's and British religious history. JOURNAL OF BRITISH STUDIES At last a careful study of the Mothers' Union based on the wonderful archives created at Mary Sumner House and now in the Lambeth Palace Library. [...] A thoughtful and carefully prepared book. THE MAGAZINE OF MU AUSTRALIA This important book ... Read more