Reviews for Church and stage in Victorian England

The average rating for Church and stage in Victorian England based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-03-01 00:00:00 Anthony Soto This book delivers on its promise to examine the contributions of women to the C of E and how the church has empowered and hindered women in their attempts to serve God during the last 300 years. It was particularly interesting to read, as I had just read a history of women in the early church, so I was able to critically evaluate some of the claims that had been made about women’s historic contributions during the apostolic time - which was supposedly entirely male and was used as an argument to stop women being ordained. It was also interesting as in the early church the concept of virginity and singleness and serving God was elevated above marriage and motherhood and by Georgian times, this situation was reversed. It is quite an academic read, but I think it’s still accessible for someone just interested in history and it was interesting. I also felt it was a balanced presentation of the facts as well as providing analysis and conclusions.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-11-28 00:00:00 Joseph Mesfin Excellent discussion on theosis! Lots of thought packed into this small book. A doctrine that doesn't get much discussion in evangelical circles these days. This title looks back to show the history of this doctrine in the western church. I will have to read it again next year!