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Product Description
Merlin Stone's landmark book, When God Was a Woman, is a fascinating exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess. First published in 1976 (originally as The Paradise Papers), it chronicles how societal shifts and a patriarchal rewriting of religious myths led to the suppression of women's rites and the decline of female autonomy.
Key Details & Summary
- The Matriarchal Era: The book outlines how the Goddess reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East, creating societies where women held considerable power—inheriting titles, owning land, and trading in marketplaces.
- The Historical Shift: Drawing on archaeological and historical evidence, Stone details how these empowering matriarchal systems were gradually replaced by patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures.
- Rewriting Myth: Stone examines an ancient conspiracy in which religious texts and dogmas were altered. This historical shift essentially demonized women and reimagined the Goddess as a depraved figure, culminating in the foundational legend of Adam and fallen Eve.
