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Often treated as a completely different subject, many historians seem to feel that they can ignore women in American history. This book was written to explain why women's history should be an integral part of American religious history, offering concrete models for how women's history transforms our understanding of America's religious past. Especially given the levels of female participation in the church, it would seem that if mainstream historians would look at ALL history, a much different history of religion in America would emerge, one which would demonstrate women's agency in creating historical change. Written by a number of respected scholars, each chapter deals with a unique aspect of women's history, including the era in which they lived (Puritan, 18th century), their theology (Catholic, protestant, Calvinistic, etc.), and specific women. 340 indexed pages, hardcover.
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