[PDF.70yi] Sisters in the Faith: Shaker Women and Equality of the Sexes

Sisters in the Faith: Shaker Women and Equality of the Sexes

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 | #2683422 in Books |  Univ. of Massachusetts Press |  2011-02-25 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  8.95 x.74 x6.05l,.88 | File type: PDF | 248 pages

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||2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.| A fascinating inside look at the secretive world of the Shaker sisterhood|By Rachel Urquhart|As a novelist researching Shaker life, I have read a lot of books about the Shakers. This one really stands out. Well-written and solidly researched, "Sisters in the Faith" contains a remarkable level of detail about a fascinating sub-culture. From her previous writings, Glendyne Wergl| |"Provides much-needed depth to the many studies of Shakers, and Shaker women in particular, that have painted gender roles with a broad brush. It will be impossible for readers to leave Wergland's book and make oversimplified statements about gender roles amon

In 1788, following the death of charismatic founder Mother Ann Lee, the celibate religious group known as the Shakers set out to institutionalize equality of the sexes in their theology, government, and daily practice. In this book, Glendyne Wergland evaluates how well they succeeded in that mission by examining the experiences of women within Shaker communities over more than a century.

Drawing on an extensive archive of primary documents, Wergland discusses top...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Sisters in the Faith: Shaker Women and Equality of the Sexes   |  Glendyne R. Wergland. I have read it a couple of times and even shared with my family members. Really good. Couldnt put it down.

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