Up From Eden
by Kathryn Lindskoog
David C. Cook, 1976, reissued as On My Way Up From Eden, 1977
Spanish translation: A Partir Del Eden (Editorial Caribe, 1977)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Woman As Moon Goddess
What is Feminity, and Who Should Have It?
Chapter 2
Woman As Earth Mother
What is a Nurturing Parent, and Who Should Be One?
Chapter 3
Woman's Fertility Rights
What Does Childbirth Mean Today, And Who Should Reproduce?
Chapter 4
Woman's Objection To Subjection
How Do Paul's Teachings Relate to Women Today?
Chapter 5
Woman's Roleplay
What Is Woman's Proper Place, and Who's to Put Her in It?
Chapter 6
Woman's Power Play
What Power Should Women Wield, and What Power Should They Yield?
Chapter 7
Whose Little Girl Are You?
What Are Today's Options for Grown-up Women?
Commendations
"A woman whose understanding of the problem is exceeded only by the wit with which she delivers it."
—Paul K. Jewett, Professor of Systematic theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, author of The Ordination of Women
"After the laughter dies and the numerous anecdotes and quotations are forgotten, the truth she has spoken and the ideas planted will still be there. You'll probably read this book several times."
—LUTHERAN WOMAN'S QUARTERLY
"An uncommonly candid look at the complex choices facing women today. A book for men and women alike — reexamining some of the shibboleths that have denied us all our full humanity."
—THE BOOKSTORE JOURNAL
"An intelligent, sensitive treatment..."
—ETERNITY