To many people, women as well as men, feminism is a subversive threat to both Church and society. In the words of one churchman, "Feminism presents a profound internal challenge to the basic tenets of Christianity' (The Revd John Broadhurst in his paper on feminist theology for the General Synod debate, July 1991).

contribution does feminism have to offer? Is feminism Is that a fair assessment? If not, what positive helpful only to women? Or is it true, as some believe, that men need feminism too?

These are some of the questions addressed in this intriguing book, in which distinguished churchmen and male theologians consider key aspects of feminism and how it affects the way they live and understand the Christian faith today.