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Perhaps they don't realize that Eisler quotes the Old Testament is actually the Torah-- which is Judaic and in origin, and written long before the birth of Christ. This is a favorite book of mine. Eventually the Old Testament (Torah) had the New Testament added on after the death of Christ. Eisler really does an excellent job of using the past to plan the future. One thing I do not understand is the other reviewers that keep mentioning the 'Christian Bible' that Eisler references. The Christian religion of course uses the Old and New Testaments. I am saddened that people are so uneducated about history.
(Among) The best book I ever read. Few weeks later I turned my back to the church(es). Unfortunately I should have read it 30 years earlier. At age 16 (i am 59 now) I read excempts of the infamous witch hammer. When I read Riane Eislers book now I was crying. Everyone should read the book in primary school already.Ibrahim Rolf Kuehnrecommented book: Turning Point Fritjof Capra, which I just found.
our prehistory shows that we have been a peace loving cooperative species. The concept of man as dominator and woman assubmissive is a hype that is not born out by history. this book gives the evidence of woman as teachers, healers, leaders,priestsfor thousands of years and men and women living and working in harmony for the benefit of all.
It's as if the primary reference researcher should have written the book instead. The concept of this book is fascinating. If you are willing to read past the mediocre writing, the ideas are interesting and well worth consideration. The authorship is amature and stilted. References cited tend to be very narrow. The author seems to be on a bit of a crusade which also detracts from the professionalism the work could exhibit. It's a book I will keep as a reference in my library.
Kudos to Ms. That's so limiting.
Hard to read in the sense that the information is difficult to swallow. I consider myself a feminist, and knew a lot of the information already inside, however the way Riane Eisler presented it made me feel like I was being kicked while I was down.
Great book, however a little hard to read. This book is highly important and should be read along with any other history books, not simply relegated to "Women's Studies".
She is highly knowledgeable on the subjects therein, and I read this book for educational purposes, but I was definitely moved emotionally. She presents her research in such a fashion that it is logical and based on archaeological evidence and it is clear that she has worked hard to get this information somewhat mainstream.
History is Herstory too. Eisler for putting it out there.
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