A Woman’s Way: The Forgotten History of Women Spiritual Directors

Ranft, P.

Given the significance of spiritual direction in modern Christianity, surprisingly little attention has been given to the tradition upon which today s spiritual direction is built. This book delinates the history of spiritual direction for women and by women within the larger context of the history of Christian spirituality and its understanding of human perfectibility. By examining the ways in which women practiced spiritual direction, this study reveals the degree to which women influenced society by using an avenue of influence previously overlooked by scholars.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2001-11-29

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780312294441

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-38533-1

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 254