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Gifts of Virtue, Alice Walker, and Womanist Ethics
Melanie L. Harris
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Description for Gifts of Virtue, Alice Walker, and Womanist Ethics
Paperback. This book examines the non-fiction work of literary artist Alice Walker in order to glean values and ethical imperatives for womanist theological and ethical reflection. Series: Black Religion/Womanist Thought/Social Justice. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSK; HRA; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 212 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
Melanie L. Harris dives into the spirituality and life work of Alice Walker, literary genius and poet. Through the lens of Womanist ethics, Harris takes an inside look into the virtues and values that can be lifted from a study of Walker s non-fiction work. This work enlivens the debate in African and African American religious thought about the fluidity of spirituality and widens the conversation to encourage readers to embrace religious traditions inclusive of and beyond Christianity as the foundations for empowerment of both women and ethical values.
Melanie L. Harris dives into the spirituality and life work of Alice Walker, literary genius and poet. Through the lens of Womanist ethics, Harris takes an inside look into the virtues and values that can be lifted from a study of Walker s non-fiction work. This work enlivens the debate in African and African American religious thought about the fluidity of spirituality and widens the conversation to encourage readers to embrace religious traditions inclusive of and beyond Christianity as the foundations for empowerment of both women and ethical values.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
Series
Black Religion/Womanist Thought/Social Justice
Number of Pages
178
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137356024
SKU
V9781137356024
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99-15
About Melanie L. Harris
Melanie L. Harris is Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics in the Department of Religion, Texas Christian University, USA.
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