In Praise of Woman 1

IN PRAISE OF WOMAN Volume -1 This book buries the myth that o man claiming to write on woman is asking for trouble. Written by a Catholic priest, it speaks eloquently of the competency of a celibate man to handle the issue with care, precision, discernment and deep understanding. The author takes a close look at the issue and explores it from every possible angle to get to the core of the problem. The author's unique opportunity at the confessional wherein women open up and pour out their hearts to a trustworthy person, his years as director of retreats and courses for sisters besides being a regular professor of moral theology at several theological institutes for women stand him in good stead to give full justice to the topic. DrFelix Podimattam is one of the best-known moral theologians in India and outside. Besides his full time job as a professor, he finds time to write books at an amazing rate. He has authored 85 books. Besides his Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Mysore, he holds a Licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, and subsequently a Doctorate in Moral Theology from the Alphosian Academy, Rome, His post-doctoral studies were pursued in Washington, DC, U.S.A. At Present he is professor of moral theology at St. Francis Theological College, Kottayam, Kerala. CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE. MISUNDERSTANDINGS SURROUNDING NATURE OF WOMAN 1. Sexism 2. Radical Feminism CHAPTER TWO. PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE OF WOMAN 1.Positive Theology of WomanCHAPTER THREE. A NEW LIFE PLAN FOR WOMAN CONCLUSION END NOTES INDEX