THE REASON FOR THE SEASON, WOMEN, AND FEMINISTS

“Perhaps it is no wonder that the women were first at the Cradle and last at the Cross.They had never known a man like this Man—there never has been such another. 

A prophet and teacher who never nagged at them, never flattered or coaxed or patronized; who never made arch jokes about them, never treated them either as 'The women, God help us!' or 'The ladies, God bless them!'; who rebuked without querulousness and praised without condescension; who took their questions and arguments seriously; who never mapped out their sphere for them, never urged them to be feminine or jeered at them for being female; who had no axe to grind and no uneasy male dignity to defend; who took them as he found them and was completely unself-conscious. There is no act, no sermon, no parable in the whole Gospel that borrows its pungency from female perversity; nobody could possibly guess from the words and deeds of Jesus that there was anything 'funny' about woman's nature.”

~Dorothy Sayers 

All being a feminist means is believing in equality for women. And being a feminist doesn't mean women want to be the same as men any more than being an advocate for racial equality means anybody wants to be the same as white people. 

I've read a few books on Christian feminism. To tell the truth, none of them were particularly compelling. But I'm going to try to read another one this year as I'm looking for one that speaks into my own experience.

In her first book, blogger Bessey describes her personal spiritual journey and advocates for a Church that fully embraces the equality of women. Through what she often calls “narrative theology,” Bessey writes about how Jesus led her to become a feminist. She explores the controversial biblical passages that are often used to limit women’s leadership, both at home and within the Church, and encourages readers to challenge traditional interpretations. She asserts that “patriarchy is not God’s dream for humanity” and asks the Christian church to participate in a redemptive movement that dismantles unjust systems and inequalities. Bessey’s warm and intimate writing sets this book apart from others focused on similar topics. Her approach and style offer a unique addition to literature on women’s role in Christian churches. Agent: Rachelle Gardner, Books & Such Literary Agency. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

JESUS FEMINIST is at the top of my list.

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