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Stephen J. Patterson

Stephen J. Patterson is the George H. Atkinson Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies at Willamette University. His latest book is The Forgotten Creed: Christianity's Original Struggle Against Bigotry, Slavery, and Sexism, from Oxford University Press (October, 2018).

(A)theologies, Books, History/Theology, New Books, Racial Justice, Sex/Gender/JusticeOctober 1, 2018

The Forgotten Struggle Over Gender and Bigotry in Christianity

By Stephen J. Patterson

History reminds us again and again that it’s always been easier to believe in miracles, in virgin births and atoning deaths, than something so simple and basic as human solidarity.

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