The Hidden Goddess: The Quest for the Divine Feminine in the Judeo-Christian Tradition - from Asherah to Mary Magdalene

by Laurie Martin-Gardner

Overview

The Hidden Goddess delves into the Bible to uncover the goddesses that have been buried within it. As well as discussing familiar figures such as Eve and Mary, the book also features Asherah, Sophia, Lilith, and others, exploring their histories, their roles in early Judaic Christian belief and their subsequent suppression. '...a readable and accessible antidote to the stereotype that the divine feminine is absent in the biblical traditions. A great resource for women and men seeking the Goddess in unlikely places. Professor Mary Ann Beavis, Ph.D., St. Thomas More College

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785359088
Publisher:	Moon Books
Publication date:	02/01/2020
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

A mother, wife, writer, artisan, and reiki master from the southern United States, Laurie Martin-Gardner is a lifelong student of history and mythology. Laurie has published two volumes of poetry and short stories, and she has contributed to several Moon Books Goddess anthologies. The Hidden Goddess is Laurie's first standalone book from Moon Books. Laurie lives in Haleyville, Alabama, USA.

Table of Contents

Foreword Chantel Lysette xi

Chapter 1 The Quest 1

Chapter 2 The Queen 8

Chapter 3 The Genesis 25

Chapter 4 The Glory 40

Chapter 5 The Mother 52

Chapter 6 The Heiress 65

Chapter 7 Goddess Found 71

Notes 77

Selected Bibliography 83