Reimagining Theologies of Marriage in Contexts of Domestic Violence

Name: Reimagining Theologies of Marriage in Contexts of Domestic Violence
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Domestic violence is a significant threat to women\u2019s survival. But Christian understandings of marriage often prevent women from resisting abusive relationships. Can the Church\u2019s teaching on marriage be reshaped so that it helps women to survive, rather than encourage them to submit to their husband, bear their cross, or sacrifice themselves for the sake of their marriage?