In the Wake of the Goddesses: Women, Culture, and the Biblical Transformation of Pagan MythExploring the rich and powerful symbols of religion and culture that have shaped Western thought, In the Wake of the Goddesses shows how conceptions of gender and sexualtiy developed and changed from the goddesses of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to the one God of Biblical monotheism. 8-page insert. |
Contents
Introduction On the Nature of Monotheism | 1 |
The Pantheon | 9 |
The Wisdom of Women Goddesses and the Arts | 32 |
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