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"Smith tries to redress the balance with a comprehensive history of mission that highlights the critical contributions of women, as well as the theological developments that influenced their role. Beginning with an examination of the New Testament record, Smith goes on to review the long period between the apostolic church and the Second Vatican Council. Following a survey of critical developments since 1965 in both Catholic and other churches, she concludes with a magisterial chapter entitled ""A Feminist Missiology for Contemporary Missionary Women. ""Women in Mission"" is a landmark in women's history and essential reading for anyone engaged in historical, theological, mission, and women's studies."

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"""Well written and a good read.... In the context of the unprecedented social and cultural changes in Africa today women's questions about their roles in the life and mission of the Church should remain critical for both the catholic academic theologian and development practitioner."" --Mfazo Cliford Madondo, in Grace & Truth"

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Susan Smith is Lecturer Emerita in theology in the School of Theology of the University of Auckland. A member of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions, she serves on the executive committee of the International Association for Mission Studies

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