Sexual Violence and Sacred Texts

Download or read book Sexual Violence and Sacred Texts written by Amy Kalmanofsky and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-21 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of many religions are sacred texts that depict or even incite sexual violence. Most of this violence is directed against women and girls. Sexual Violence and Sacred Texts opens up an informed, passionate, interfaith dialogue for scholars and activists seeking to transform social problems that impact women and girls globally. Situated within struggles toward gender equity and widespread spiritual flourishing, these essays empower religious leaders, academics, and laypersons to confront and to creatively engage with sacred texts that re-inscribe sexual violence.