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Women of faith and religious identity in fin-de-siècle France

Machen, Emily

Women of faith and religious identity in fin-de-siècle France Emily Machen. - 224 pages ; 24 cm. - Religion and politics .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Women and the spiritual revival of France -- Religious identity and the challenge of feminism -- The development of women's ministries in France -- Political engagement, community voting rights, and women's pastorate -- Faith for social progress: women, social action, and the modernization of France -- A voyage of faith: religious women and international work -- Battling for God and nation: women, religion, and the First World War.

Explores a moment of intense religious upheaval and transformation in France between 1880 and 1920. During this time, women became increasingly involved in faith-based organizations, engaging in social and political action both to expand women's rights and to ensure that religion remained part of the public debate about France's identity.

9780815636151 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Women--Religious life--France.
Women and religion--France.
Identification (Religion)
Identiity (Psychology)--Religious aspects.

BL625.7 MAC