Why the Jesus as mother tradition undermines the symbolic argument against women's ordination

The symbolic argument against women's ordination supposes that the theological significance of Christ's sex is his saving relationship to the Church, which takes the form of that of a bridegroom and his bride. It infers that a male priest alone is fit to represent Christ in his capacity as...

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Subtitles:"Special issue: Women-focused"
Main Author: Hibshman, Grace ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2024
In: Religious studies
Year: 2024, Volume: 60, Issue: 3, Pages: 445-457
Further subjects:B Ordination
B Inter Insigniores
B Mary as Priest
B symbolic argument
B Jesus as Mother
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