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Author:

Morgan, David T.

Title:

Southern Baptist sisters : in search of status, 1845-2000 / by David T. Morgan.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Mercer University Press,

Copyright Date:

2003

Description:

x iv, 224 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Southern Baptist Convention--History.--History.
Baptist women--United States--History.
Sex role--History of doctrines.--Southern Baptist Convention--History of doctrines.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-210) and index.

Contents:

Near the city of Sodom : attitudes of Southern Baptists and others toward women -- A miasma of scandal : radical women activists and Southern Baptists -- A shameful act : the Southern Baptist Convention's treatment of women -- The perishing millions of China : Southern Baptist women missionaries : in search of fulfillment -- Through the sea of opposition : WMU, a vehicle for providing service and achieving status -- But I know I was called : the quest of Southern Baptist women for ordination.

Series:

Baptists

ISBN:

9780865548305 (alk. paper)
0865548307 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2003016082

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)