{"product_id":"woman-church-and-state-paperback-4","title":"Woman, Church and State - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatilda Joslyn Gage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pioneering work of feminist critique, this book examines the relationship between organized religion, political power, and the subordination of women. Written in the late nineteenth century amid growing movements for women's rights, it challenges the authority of Christian institutions and argues that religious doctrine has historically justified the denial of women's civil, economic, and spiritual freedoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on historical examples-including interpretations of ancient matriarchal societies and the persecution of women during the witch trials-the author presents a sweeping analysis of how belief systems have shaped gender inequality. The work engages deeply with themes of power, autonomy, and the intersection of church and state, positioning itself within early feminist thought that would later influence broader social movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvocative and meticulously argued, it remains a significant contribution to debates on religion, history, and women's struggle for equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444914237661,"sku":"9781397670540","price":58.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/VaHNyjmv_f9781397670540_3d823f9d-9b07-4342-9fd7-04483754f38d.webp?v=1787759937","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/woman-church-and-state-paperback-4","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}