Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 The Orthodox Church, Women's Movements and Ecumenical Relationships; 2 Women, Ecumenism and the Bounds in which They May Work; 3 Women Are Not Subordinate, But They Are Different; 4 Ignored by Those Who Approved the Priorities; 5 Questions, Consultations and Challenges; 6 Church and Culture: Human Sexuality, Ministry and Participation; 7 Militant Conservatism and a Movement of Orthodox Women; Appendix; Select Bibliography; Index
Summary
Offering an understanding of the participation of women in the Orthodox Church, this book contributes to the ongoing debates and feminist analysis of women's participation, ministry and sexuality in the life and practice of the Church universal. The book reveals both the positive contributions to ecumenism and the difficulties confronting Orthodox women wishing to participate more fully in the leadership and ministry of their church
