Women of the Sacred Groves
Divine Priestesses of Okinawa
$211.94
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
22 April 1999
Summary
Although most historical and contemporary religions are governed by men, there are, scattered throughout the world, a handful of well-documented religions led by women. Most of these are marginal, subordinate, or secondary religions in the societies in which they are located. The one known exception to this rule is the indigenous religion of Okinawa, where women lead the official mainstream religion of the society. This book is the first in-depth look at this uniquereligious tradition, explor…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780195124866 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0195124863 |
| Author: | Susan Sered |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 22 April 1999 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 157mm x 18mm |
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About The Author
Susan Sered
Susan Starr Sered is Senior Research Associate at Suffolk University’sCenter for Women’s Health and Human Rights, and former Research Director atHarvard University’s Center for the Study of World Religions. She is amedical anthropologist and the author of numerous articles and books, including “Religion and Healing in America” (2004), and “What Makes Women Sick?Militarism, Maternity and Modesty in Israeli Society” (2000). Rushika Fernandopulle is a physician who serves on the clinical staff at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the faculty of Harvard Medical School. He
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