Extravagant Affections

The sacraments are an important part of the Christian heritage and this text draws on interviews, on the mainstream of sacramental theology and contemporary feminist theory, to ascertain what might be a feminist sacramental theology. Susan Ross notes that although women are still excluded from most sacramental leadership, they are nevertheless deeply engaged in sacramental ministry at many levels. Using feminist theories of the family, literary-psychoanalytic theory and feminist ethics, Ross explores the role of embodiment, the use of spousal imagery, the nature of the symbol, the relation of sacraments and ethics, and the significance of the sacraments in worship.