Louise Omer was a Pentecostal preacher and faithful wife. But when her marriage crumbled, so did her beliefs.
Haunted by questions about what it means to be female in religion that worships a male God, she left behind a church and home to ask women around the world: how can we exist in a patriarchal religion? And can a woman be holy?
With less than £300 in her pocket and the conviction that she was following a divine path, Louise began a pilgrimage that has taken her to Mexican basilicas, Swedish cathedrals, Bulgarian mountains, and Moroccan mosques. Holy Woman combines travel writing, feminist theology, and confessional memoir to interrogate modern religion and give a raw and personal exploration of spiritual life under patriarchy.
| ISBN: | 9781912854974 |
| Publication date: | 11th August 2022 |
| Author: | Louise Omer |
| Publisher: | Scribe UK an imprint of Scribe Publications Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: religious and spiritual Feminism and feminist theory Pilgrimage Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships Religious social and pastoral thought and activity Gender studies: women and girls Social groups: religious groups and communities Religious issues and debates Memoirs Travel writing |