Download or read book The Feminine Face of Christianity written by Margaret Starbird and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early Christianity was fundamentally egalitarian but later influences conspired to curtail the role of women in the Church. This text seeks to reclaim the gender-balanced Christianity implicit in the Gospels. It takes a historical look at the profound influence of women on the development of the Christian faith and uncovers a wealth of feminine symbols and icons found in Christianity, exploring their influence on architecture, literature and art.