sf-loaders@archive.org Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women's status. A friend betrayed is your worst enemy. When God was a Woman. And thank goodness Merlin Stone had the brilliance and fortitude to put this together for us. Choose your country's store to see books available for purchase. Highlight, take notes, and search in the book, Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023. LOVE this book! Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in womens status. (link), LibraryThing is an impressive cataloging app that feels like del.icio.usfor books 2 pages at 400 words per page) Just an insane and super racist concept that doesnt make any sense if you think about it for like 10 seconds. I have asked myself this for years. Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019. For those of us trying to dodge that club, this news shows us a new way to orient ourselves, to find a new balance and to keep on our feet while moving towards the next phase of history in which patriarchy bites the dust. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Today, the two sisters and their mom, Ellen, have more than a quarter-of-a-million subscribers on their YouTube channel, "Coffee . Get help and learn more about the design. Possibly the most controversial/debated claim in the book is Stone's interpretation of how peaceful, benevolent matriarchal society and Goddess-reverent traditions (including Ancient Egypt) were attacked, undermined and ultimately destroyed almost completely, by the ancient tribes including Hebrews and later the early Christians. Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice, Rakuten, global innovation & entertainment partner of FC Barcelona, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships. Not a fun read, but an interesting one. On top of this, we see women blamed for the fall of man (as in the Old Testament of the Bible), and this is believed to be an artifact of the patriarchal religions' suppression of the Goddess. This book opened up a whole new realm of possibility for me and a way to reject old patriarchal "truths" that I've struggled with for years (like, 25 years). It's really inspired me to speak up more about the harms of religion and patriarchy. Early Human Kinship was Matrilineal, by Chris Knight. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 14 day loan required to access EPUB and PDF files. This Study Guide consists of approximately 54 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of When God Was a Woman. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Women came from a rib? Beyond being worshiped for fertility, she was revered as the wise creator and the one source of universal order. The Lord is with you. This book gives me the knowledge frm which my confidence in my experience and inner knowledge grows and allow me to become more immuned to the sexist and misogynistic messages I encounter everyday in our society. My religion has told me my whole life that I'm less-than, inferior, and can't trust myself because I'm a woman. Please review your cart. I'll try to keep this short: Very mind blowing, the symbolism in the bible (the story of Adam and Eve) being dissected and shown for what it is blew me away. : . If you are interested in feminist theory in Judeo-Christian history and theology then this is a good resource. For those of us trying to dodge that club, this news shows us a new way to orient ourselves, to find a new balance and to keep on our feet while moving towards the next phase of history in which patriarchy bites the dust. How was she supposed to stop loving women, when homosexuality felt more natural to her than heterosexuality ever could? There was a problem loading your book clubs. 100% safe. Im the opposite of a historian though so dont take my word for it. In the beginning, God was a woman. 3 Reviews. Admitimos la descarga de archivos MP3 con la ms alta calidad (64 kbps a 320 kbps). Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. A loyalty program that rewards you for your love of reading. New York: Dial Press. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners us now and at the hour of our death. Catalog your books from Amazon, the Library of Congress and 4,941 other libraries. Merlin Stone is a sculptor and professor of art and art history, perhaps best-known for her feminist book, When God Was a Woman. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Jesus was born of a virgin? I will pick which letter I will use for the a to z author challenge later. $7.28. Wellthe writing style, the sloppy arguments, and the messy research kind of made me want to pull my hair out while I was reading this. It was published earlier in the United Kingdom as The Paradise Papers: The Suppression of Women's Rites. Be warned though,if you have even a pinch of feminism within you there's parts that will make you angry. A hope that may or may not come true. Please try again. He smells of linen, fabric softener, bodywash, and my favorite smellChristian. (Or whatever.) Unavailable for pickup at B&N Clybourn. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women's status. In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Their hometown was in ruins. It is a great book that can challenge the mind and believe and is therefore a valuable book for any spiritual, sociology or religious scholars. Amazon has encountered an error. What's so bad about a snake? Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Though I want to believe in it, hope alone wasn't enough to counter the message of "natural male dominance" that is so rampant in our society. Pardon the metaphor. It was published earlier in the United Kingdom as The Paradise Papers: The Suppression of Women's Rites. 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She reminds us of Innin, Inanna, Nana, Nut, Anat, Anahita, Istar, isis, Au Set, Ishara, Asherah, Ashtart, Attoret, Attar and Hathor, amongst others. Once we understand it, we'll be able to treat each other with respect and live our lives freely regardless of our gender. }. It was not a complete eye-opener, having previously been exposed to ritual and belief systems that venerated the sacred feminine, but Stone's work is a landmark on this topic. How can people believe these myths? This updated edition of the popular New Testament and Old Testament series will offer. With this suppression of the Goddess came the suppression of women's rights. This is a deep dive into religious history.And the author makes no apologies in her views. Assistir Fulham X Leeds - Ao Vivo Grtis HD sem travar, sem anncios. Through oppression and outright massacre the patriarchal myths and their purveyors overthrew what had existed for tens of thousands of years. During a House Judiciary hearing this Tuesday, things got a little heated as lawmakers discussed the role of religion and God when interpreting the Constitution. (1979). Fast . The best books Kobo read in February 2023. Various religions in the past held that "God" was a female deity, as only females are the creators of life. This page works best with JavaScript. Could it be that the societies that predate history and that were matrilineal and matrilocal also did not have private property? Could it be that the societies that predate history and that were matrilineal and matrilocal also did not have private property? The one problem I have with the book is that it provides a lot of information in a short amount of space, and I have a hard time keeping it all An overly feminist book to say the least, at the beginning and cropping up from time to time, but besides that I did enjoy it to a degree. Spoiler: it was the mens that did it. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Ive done a lot of research on Judean Pillar Figurines and denotations of artwork depicting God the Mother in the Old Testament, and this helped scratch my itch. According to Stone, the Torah or Old Testament was in many ways a male attempt to re-write the story of human society, changing feminine symbolism to masculine. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Under her reign, societal roles differed markedly from those in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures: women bought and sold property, traded in the marketplace, and inherited title and land from their mothers. This book is a classic for a reason. It's very short and many ideas are skimmed over. Documenting the wholesale rewriting of myth and religious dogmas, Merlin Stone describes an ancient conspiracy in which the Goddess was reimagined as a wanton, depraved figure, a characterization confirmed and perpetuated by one of modern culture's best-known legendsthat of the fall of Adam and Eve. Of course, we have to ignore loads of archeological evidence to swallow that one whole. How would any society in the 20th century necessarily reveal what people were doing in the Stone Age?? A good read to shed light on why things are the way they are for today's women. A hope that may or may not come true. Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. If God is holy, then He cant sin. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. This is home. Writing in the form of a letter to his college-age daughter, Michael Krugers 'Surviving Religion 101' takes a topical approach to examining some of the toughest questions Christian students encounter at secular universities. Merlin Stone. Meyer's best-seller Beauty for Ashes told of her personal story of healing. This gave voice to growing concerns Ive had with how ancient religions have been interpreted I first heard of Science Mike and this book on Good Mythical Morning. A friend betrayed is your worst enemy. Amazing experience for sure. In the third installment of Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling The Underland Chronicles, Gregor must stop a plague from spreading through the Underland. I really enjoy Stone's approach to Goddess worship. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023. 14 day loan required to access EPUB and PDF files. I am sorry to say that I am not well-read enough to know how dated Merlin Stone's scholarship is or how this book holds up today. God can heal all pain, and he wants to do this in you. One small item is that I have noticed in my own exploration is that Steven Mithen in "After the Ice" states that Gobekli Tepe shows no evidence of a Mother Goddess, but then Bettany Hughes in her documentary 'Divine Women" describes a female figurine found in a central room at Gobekli Tepe used for ritual purposes as the Mother Goddess. You need a United States address to shop on our United States store. We agree that you can have birth control and that 70-cents-on-the-dollar job." If you read archaeologists or prehistorians, or especially HIStorians, you will never find the breadth of vision and conciseness of argument as are presented here in "When God Was A Woman". 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