Endorsements: ""It is difficult to exaggerate the profundity and
complexity of the challenge presented to Christianity by contemporary
feminism. In this book we finally have an argument that meets this
challenge with the seriousness it deserves. Reviewing a vast range of
feminist literature, Francis Martin is eminently fair in his analysis.
His biblically based criticisms are strong but carefully qualified and
are placed in the light of what he argues are some weaknesses in
post-Enlightenment thought more generally. A much-needed study, one that
will become indispensable reading in the years to come."" David L.
Schindler John Paul II Institute ""As the title indicates, feminists
have posed a question for the Christian theological tradition. In
seeking to locate the nature, scope, and purpose of the feminist
question, this book gives legitimacy to the whole Christian feminist
enterprise while at the same time engaging it in an exhilarating
dialogue. The very breadth of Martin's exploration points to the radical
quality of the question. One hopes that a renewed dialogue ""in the
light of Christian tradition"" will take place on many fronts."" Mary T.
Malone University of St. Jerome's College ""An important clarification
of, and corrective to, the feminist theological quest. The Feminist
Question provocatively exposes the secularist foundations on which
feminism builds both its critique of Judaism and Christianity as
patriarchal and its hermeneutics of biblical texts as androcentric.
Martin weaves scriptural, patristic, conciliar, papal, and systematic
theological traditions into a dialectical discernment of the works of
major feminist theologians. He illustrates well the gentle wisdom and
profound understanding that the light of faith in God's Word brings to
open minds and hearts."" Matthew L. Lamb Boston College ""Someone had to
write this book! We can be grateful that it was Francis Martin. Those in
the community of Christian scholars who find the conclusions of feminist
theology troubling but do not want to dismiss its challenge will welcome
his well-informed and incisive analysis and evaluation."" Sara Butler,
M.S.B.T. Mundelein Seminary About the Contributor(s): Francis Martin, a
Roman Catholic priest, is Associate Professor of New Testament,
Dominican House of Studies, Washington, District of Columbia, and
Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies, John Paul II Institute for
Studies on Marriage and Family, Washington, District of Columbia. He has
written numerous scholarly articles, reviews, and three books.
