Radical Wisdom: A Feminist Mystical Theology

by Beverly J. Lanzetta (Editor)

Overview

Lanzetta illuminates the transformative potential of theclassical tradition of women mystics, especially in lightof contemporary violence against women around the world.

Focusing on the contemplative process as women's journeyfrom oppression to liberation, Lanzetta draws especially onthe mysticism of Julian of Norwich and Teresa of Avila. Shelays out the contemplative techniques used by mystics toachieve their highest spiritual potential and also investigateshow unjust social and political conditions afflict women'ssouls.

Lanzetta identifies a specific historical female mystical path(the via feminina) and draws contemporary conclusions forhow women might understand their bodies, their rights, andtheir ethics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800636982
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	04/18/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Beverly Lanzetta is Research Associate at the Southwest Institute for Research on Women, at the University of Arizona Tucson. She is the author of Emerging Heart (2007, 978-0-8006- 3893-1) and Radical Wisdom (2005, 978-0-8006-3698-2).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Prologue: Low Places Where Grace Flows In

Part One: Theory and Historical Background

Via Feminina and the Un-saying of "Woman"

Feminism and Mysticism: Foundations

Goddesses, Mother Jesus, and the Feminine Divine

Contemplative Feminism: Transforming the Spiritual Journey

Part Two: Women Mystics of Medieval Europe

Women Mystics and a Feminism of the Inner Way

Julian and Teresa as Cartographers of the Soul

The Soul of Woman and the Dark Night of the Feminine

Subversion in Contemplation: Resistance, Resilency, and Dignification

Part Three: Embodied and Engaged Contemplation

Women's Body as Mystical Text

Seeing Through God's Eyes: Women's Spiritual Rights

Love of the World: An Ethic of Ultimate Concern

Epilogue: Hymn to Hagia Sophia

Notes

Bibliography

Index