When God Was a Woman

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By Merlin Stone

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When God Was a Woman by Merlin Stone explores the ancient worship of female deities and the transition to patriarchal societies. The book delves into historical, archaeological, and mythological evidence to uncover the cultural and societal shifts that led to the decline of goddess worship and the rise of male-dominated religions. It's a thought-provoking examination of how these changes affected women's roles throughout history.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by historical perspectives on religion and gender, especially those focusing on the shift from goddess-centric worship to patriarchal systems. It offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient societies that revered feminine deities, providing a thought-provoking look at the cultural and spiritual transformations that have shaped our world.

Here, archaeologically documented is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Known by many names, she reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. How did the change in women's roles come about? By documenting the wholesale rewriting of myth and religious dogmans, Stone details an ancient conspiracy that laid the foundation for one of culture's greatest shams--the legend of Adam and fallen Eve.

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The landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual suppression of women's rites.

In the beginning, God was a woman...

How 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.

Documenting 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, When God Was a Woman is essential reading for anyone interested in the origin of current gender roles and in rediscovering women's power.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780156961585

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 1978

Country: United States

Imprint: Mariner Books

Illustration: illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 265

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About the Author

Merlin Stone, a teacher of art and art history as well as a widely exhibited sculptor, became interested in archaeology and ancient religion through her art. She has produced pieces on the Goddess for both radio and the stage, and conceived and organized Goddess festivals in both New York and Toronto.