Motherhood and Love: Beyond the Gendered Stereotypes of Theology

It is possible to reinterpret the biblical portrayal of motherhood so that it no longer perpetuates the subordination of women? Responding to a perceived conflict between feminism and theology, feminist theologian Cristina Grenholm blends systematic theology, gender studies, and biblical interpretation to construct a nontraditional understanding of motherhood in the Bible. Grenholm's innovative approach revisits the biblical figure of Mary -- whom she calls "a theological challenge in our time" -- with a view to analyzing, critiquing, and revising the traditional Christian understanding of motherhood and maternal love.