The Feminine Genius of Catholic Theology

This book**introduces Catholic doctrine through the crucible of the women mystics'**reception of the gospel.The work of the**great women theologians of the Church's second millennium has too often been**neglected (or relegated to the category of 'mysticism') in textbooks on**Catholic doctrine.This is a shame,because their work shows the interior conjunction of liturgical experience(broadly understood), scriptural exegesis, philosophical reflection, and**doctrinal/creedal formulation.Drawingon their work, this book presents the tenets of Catholic faith in a clear andaccessible manner, useful for introductory courses as well as for students and**scholars interested in the contributions of women to Catholic theology. Women theologians in this book include Catherine of Siena, Theresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Simone Weil and others.**Read less