Women in the Acts of Apostles: A Feminist Liberation Perspective [Paperback]

Ivoni Richter Reimer (Author), Ivoni Richter Reimer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

The many colorful women in the biblical book of Acts are brought to life in this book from a feminist liberation perspective: Sapphira, whose property in marriage is explained; Lydia, the seller of purple dye; Candace, the queen of Ethiopia; the disciple Tabitha; Priscilla, the co-apostle with her husband, Aquilla; and many others.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Fortress Pr; First English Edition edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800628403
• ISBN-13: 978-0800628406
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,026,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Women in Acts, March 24, 2000

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This review is from: Women in the Acts of Apostles: A Feminist Liberation Perspective (Paperback)

Through the lens of Latin American feminst liberation theology, Ivoni Richter Reimer employs some very precise and well-defined questions in bring to life the stories of Women in the Acts of the Apostles. She opens the door for some new views of each story she examines and grounds her results in a highly competent application of social-historical methods. Her work reads much like a critical commentary. Reimer's reconstructs the history and setting behind the text pertaining to women in Acts. She examines in detail the stories of Sapphira, Tabitha, Lydia, a prophetic slave girl, Priscilla, and other assorted women mentioned briefly. Reimer's work is a welcome contribution to a growing appreciation ofthe roles of women in Acts. Whether you agree with her assumptions and conclusions, the point remains that Reimer has successfully helped to open the door for a new and fresh look at the role of Women in the Acts of the Apostles. She goes beyond the simple questions of "who" and "what" to include such questions, and answers to "why" and "how".