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When God Was a Woman

by Merlin Stone
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Overview

Here, archaeologically documented,is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women’s roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women’s status. Index; maps and illustrations.

An account, archaeologically documented, of the religion of the Goddess and its decline.

Synopsis

Here, archaeologically documented,is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women’s roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women’s status. Index; maps and illustrations.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 1978
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780156961585

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