Crossing the Divide
Luther, Feminism, and the Cross
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Crossing the Divide: Luther, Feminism, and the Cross
Over the last two decades, traditional formulations of the idea of atonement have come under heavy attack from feminist theologians and others. They argue that the traditional view valorizes suffering and encourages people to acquiesce in needless self-sacrificing, that it is unseemly to think of God as demanding suffering of his son, and that the theology of the cross needs to be rethought in light of the whole life, ministry, and resurrection of Jesus.
Equally committed to the insights of the theology of the cross and feminist theology, Deanna Thompson takes up these contentious issues here in a creative and nuanced way. Her work emerges from direct engagement with Martin Luther and the Heidelberg Disputation as well as with the architects of reformist feminism. She finds surprising common ground on issues of suffering, abuse, atonement, reform, ethics, and the import of Jesus, and her book culminates in a constructive and promising feminist theology of the cross.
Equally committed to the insights of the theology of the cross and feminist theology, Deanna Thompson takes up these contentious issues here in a creative and nuanced way. Her work emerges from direct engagement with Martin Luther and the Heidelberg Disputation as well as with the architects of reformist feminism. She finds surprising common ground on issues of suffering, abuse, atonement, reform, ethics, and the import of Jesus, and her book culminates in a constructive and promising feminist theology of the cross.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800636388
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 200
- Publication Date May 12, 2004
Endorsements
"Combining the best of Luther scholoarship with engaged folksy wisdom, Deanna Thompson takes us to the heart of Martin Luther's theology — the cross — where we discover, surprisingly, a savior who speaks powerfully to women today. Crafted by a theologian whose sharpness of mind is matched by the eloquence of her pen, the effect is stunning"
— Serene Jones, Yale Divinity School
"Deanna Thompson's book is a valuable contribution to the growing literature of dialogue between Luther's theologia crucis and Christian feminism. Though entirely sympathetic with feminist critiques of much cross-centered theology and piety, the author feels that feminists can find in the Luther who opposes all triumphalist religion an unexpected ally."
— Douglas John Hall, C.M., Emeritus, McGill University, Montreal
Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments
- Claiming the Cross
- The Walls Come Tumbling Down
- Down to the Very Depths
- Feminists Interrogate Luther
- On Becoming a Feminist Theologian of the Cross
Introduction
PART ONE
The Stirring of Luther's Theological Imagination
New Language for a New Vision
Stepping Out as a Theologian of the Cross
Sounding the Trumpets
A Political Theology of the Cross?
Freedom, Bondage, and the Will
Christ Is Really Here
Defense and Disobedience
Promising Christ
PART TWO
Feminist Reform and Revolt
Interrogating Sin
Interrogating the Male Savior
Interrogating Atonement
Describing the Human Condition
Calling Victims and Oppressors What They Are
Embodying Christ: Friendships as Christian Vocation
Notes
Index