When Pastors Prey

Edited by Valli Boobal Batchelor

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Extent: 220 pages

Publisher: World Council of Churches

Subjects: Religious Studies

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(December 2013)

ISBN: 9782825415665

Price: $18.00

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While clergy abuse of children has received worldwide attention from media and legal authorities, little has been written about the more widespread and devastating phenomenon of clergy abuse of adult women. This prophetic project breaks the silence and gathers the resources to address a problem that undermines the very foundations of pastoral work and institutional Christianity. When Pastors Prey not only brings forward the stories of many women whose trust has been abused by their pastors. It also offers a helpful framework in which to understand and address the problem. Ultimately, clergy sexual abuse of women is but the most horrific expression of longstanding Christian misunderstanding and mistreatment of women. This volume illuminates not only the phenomenon but its roots and-in brave hope-its cures.

  • Edited by Valli Boobal Batchelor