Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-342) and index.
Contents
Finding women in the history of Christian worship -- The places of women's worship -- Women of influence -- The forms of women's liturgical piety -- Going to church on Sundays -- Women, worship, and the Christian household -- Women and the liturgical arts -- Conclusion: Knowing their place -- Women and "Churching" -- Women as patrons and benefactors -- Deviating from liturgical norms and standards -- The field-matrons' tale -- The peasants' tale.