Divine Femininity. The Female Face of the Divine in World Religious Traditions

The authors of this extensive anthology, Ann Baring and Andrew Harvey, explored numerous world spiritual traditions – from Ancient Egypt, Sumer, Greece, Judaism, Christianity, and Buddhism to Hinduism, Taoism, Sufism, and the traditions of indigenous peoples. Their goal is to reveal the images and attributes of various goddesses, starting from Isis, Ishtar, and Gaia to Kali, Guanyin, and the Virgin Mary. The prayers, sayings, hymns, and poetic works collected in this book highlight the significance of the revival of the Divine Femininity and point to a new understanding of life, spirituality, and our interconnectedness with the planet. Andrew Harvey is the author of the books "Journey to Ladakh"; "Hidden Journey"; "The Way of Passion: A Celebration of Rumi"; "Dialogues with a Modern Mystic" co-authored with Mark Matousek; and "Mystical Vision" co-authored with Ann Baring. Ann Baring is the author of the books "The One Work: A Journey Toward the Self"; "The Myth of the Goddess: Evolution of an Image" co-authored with Jules Cashford; as well as children's publication "The Birds Who Flew Beyond Time" with illustrations by Tethys Blaker.