Sisters in arms
by Jo Ann McNamara · 1996
History has, until recently, minimized the role of nuns over the centuries. In this volume, their rich lives, their work, and their importance to the Church are finally acknowledged. Jo Ann Kay McNamara introduces us to women scholars, mystics, artists, political activists, healers, and teachers - individuals whose religious vocation enabled them to pursue goals beyond traditional gender roles.
Monasticism and religious orders for womenHistoryChristelijke religieuze ordenChristelijke kerkgeschiedenisHistoireMonachisme et ordres religieux fémininsNonnen11.50 church history and history of doctrine: generalNuns