Introducing Ecofeminist Theologies

by Eaton, Heather

• ISBN13: 9780567082077
• ISBN10: 0567082075
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-15
• Publisher: Bloomsbury T & T Clark

Summary

This book is about ecofeminism and its encounter with theology, predominantly that of Christian theology in Euro-western contexts. It introduces and explores ecofeminism and the encounter. The goal is to understand the significance and implications of ecofeminism and its contribution and challenge to theology. A further goal is to assist ecofeminist theology, or theologies, to be more effective in preventing ecological ruin, assisting women's struggles for freedom and supporting the flourishing of all life on earth.

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
Introduction	1	(10)
1. Ecological-feminism: Overview and Development	11	(26)
Ecofeminism: A Definition	11	(1)
Ecofeminism: History and Development	12	(15)
Ecofeminism: Contributions and Congestion	27	(4)
Which Ecofeminism and Going in What Direction?	31	(3)
Conclusion: A Way Out	34	(3)
2. The Quest for Origins: In the Beginning...	37	(25)
Women and Nature: An Overview	37	(1)
The Domination of Women	38	(7)
The Domination of Nature	45	(8)
Nature as Female	53	(5)
Women, Nature, and the Natural World: The Theoretical Cluster	58	(3)
Conclusion	61	(1)
3. The Ecological Crisis and Religion: Ecofeminist Theology	62	(31)
Christianity: Women, Nature and Patriarchal Problems	62	(5)
Christianity and the Ecological Crisis	67	(1)
The Ecological Challenge to Theology	68	(6)
Ecofeminist Theology	74	(17)
Conclusion	91	(2)
4. From the Cosmos to the City: Evolution and Politics	93	(19)
The Role of Science in Ecofeminist Theologies	93	(12)
Ecofeminist Liberation Theologies	105	(4)
Ecofeminism Everywhere?	109	(1)
Conclusion	110	(2)
5. At the Intersection of Ecofeminism and Religion: Directions for Consideration	112	(16)
Conclusion	126	(2)
Bibliography	128	(10)
Index of Authors	138