Description: "This title explores women in religions from a theoretical angle"--
Brief description: Catherine Wessinger is the Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J. Professor of the History of Religions at Loyola University New Orleans. She is the author or editor of a number of books, including Religious Institutions and Women's Leadership: New Roles Inside the Mainstream.
Review Quotes: "Theory of Women in Religions provides an engaging and incisive examination of gender, power, and culture. As captivating and absorbing as it is thorough, it is a must-read for anyone interested in gender or religion."--Laura Vance, Brevard College