{"title":"Merlin Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlin Stone’s work delves into the intersections of history, mythology, and culture, inviting readers to reconsider traditional narratives. Her writing often explores themes of spirituality and the role of women in ancient civilisations, blending scholarly insight with compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking narratives that challenge conventional viewpoints and illuminate forgotten perspectives. With a focus on the transformative power of ancient beliefs, Stone’s books offer a rich tapestry of ideas woven into accessible and engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-god-was-a-woman-by-merlin-stone-9780156961585","title":"When God Was a Woman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual suppression of women's rites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the beginning, God was a woman...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Under her reign, societal roles differed markedly from those in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures: women bought and sold property, traded in the marketplace, and inherited title and land from their mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDocumenting the wholesale rewriting of myth and religious dogmas, Merlin Stone describes an ancient conspiracy in which the Goddess was reimagined as a wanton, depraved figure, a characterisation confirmed and perpetuated by one of modern culture's best-known legends—that of the fall of Adam and Eve. Insightful and thought-provoking, \u003cem\u003eWhen God Was a Woman\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for anyone interested in the origin of current gender roles and in rediscovering women's power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398089064684,"sku":"9780156961585","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23988883482243.jpg?v=1773741491"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/merlin-stone.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}