Complementarian Spirituality: Reformed Women and Union with Christ

By Natalie Brand and Dr Natalie Brand

Book Overview

In this work Dr. Brand seeks to contribute a unique complementarian expression of Reformed spirituality, in order to stimulate a spiritual renewal in the contemporary Reformed tradition. Using a distinctively feminine approach, in a theological arena largely monopolized by male theologians, the author anchors corporate and personal spirituality upon the unio mystica, so returning to a Calvinistic appreciation of the Christian life. Grounding Reformed spirituality on the "marital union" between Christ and the church, a corporate portrait of the church is explored. Critical of the neglect of women in Reformed church life and practice, the author calls the tradition to reform; proposing an intentional complementarian use of women that can practically and spiritually profit the whole church body. The book culminates with an initial tracing of a "Reformed feminine spirituality" which is pastorally relevant to women, as well as encouraging a renewed experiential enjoyment of Christ for both men and women.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1625640005
• ISBN13: 9781625640000
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"