The Word According to Eve

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Summary: Must reading for anyone interested in the Bible!
Review: Anyone interested in the Biblical message should read The Word According to Eve, which offers new, heartening perspectives for us all, women and men alike. A perfect companion to this book is Soul Satisfaction by Elizabeth Rankin Geitz, a meditation book for women who know that they too, are created in the image of God. We need more books like these!

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Summary: Intelligent and Entertaining
Review: Murphy's excellently researched book is not only a wealth of information, but an immensely enjoyable read. He writes in a language that entices one to it, keeping us interested at all times. He covers a multitude of issues concering women and the Bible and introduces us to many fasincating women and their life's work, eloquently illustrating their personalities, struggles and achievements. Murphy obviously did his homework and is obviously passionately interested in these issues. He covers it all, offering possibilities, theories, facts and hopes. As well as this he sets the newcomer on an enlightening path by giving many wonderful references and booktitles to search for. I strongly recommend this book to all readers. It is a consise, well written and very interesting read.

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Summary: Simultaneously exciting and disturbing...
Review: There is plenty in this book that will rile people up. Some passages will have you shouting, "Yes!" and triumphantly pumping your fist. You will be so saddened by others that you are almost nauseated. You'll hate and despise other portions. Whichever you're in the midst of, you'll be thinking. And, that's what this book is...thought provoking. It opens up the field of feminist theology for the lay(wo)man. It is a thorough introductory work that leaves you eager to explore further. You'll be introduced to leaders in the field of feminist theology and their theories. You'll see Bible passages in a way you'd never quite read them before. Be prepared to scribble voluminous notes in the margins. An excellent bibliography will start you off on your bookcase additions and interlibrary loan requests.

This book takes a crowbar to your mind and rips it wide open. And that is a potent definition of a good book... You may love this book, or you might not like it at all -- But you'll be forced to respect it and it's place in religious reading. Highest recommendation...