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Beyond Patching: Faith and Feminism in the Catholic Church

By Sandra M. Schneiders

New York, Paulist Press, 1991. 136 Pp. $6.95.

Schneiders teaches New Testament and spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. This book expands her 1990 Anthony Jordan Lectures at Newman Theological College, Edmonton, Alberta. It has three chapters and topics: "Feminism," a sketch of the history

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and terms necessary to understand this now freighted word; "Scripture," an exploration of how to intepret Scripture so that it does not oppress women; and "Feminist Spirituality," a description of where Catholic feminists now seek sustenance. All of the chapters are helpful, especially for those seeking their bearings in this new territory. I was most moved by the final chapter, where the agonies of faith were clearest.

Denise Lardner Carmody, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.