In this book Sarah Coakley confronts a central paradox of theological feminism - what she terms 'the paradox of power and vulnerability'.

* Confronts a central paradox of theological feminism – what Coakley terms 'paradox of power and vulnerability'.
* Explores this issue through the perspective of spiritual practice, philosophical enquiry and doctrinal analysis.
* Draws together an essential collection of Sarah Coakley's work in this field.
* Offers an original perspective into contemporary feminist theology.