by Samuel Torshell
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A Treatise, asserting the Due Honor of that Sex, and Directing wherein that Honor consists.
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First published in 1645, "The Woman's Glory" by Samuel Torshell is a theological treatise dedicated to asserting and highlighting the honor and capabilities of women from a Christian perspective. It starts by establishing women's capacity for the highest spiritual and intellectual achievements, grounding this assertion in biblical evidence that women, like men, are created in the image of God and capable of significant spiritual glory. The book then provides numerous examples of women's eminencies in various fields, arguing against societal prejudices that underestimate women's abilities and contributions.
Torshell's work emphasizes the idea that the true honor of women lies not in external adornments but in their soul's glory, promoting virtues such as modesty, humility, and piety as the most significant and praiseworthy attributes. Through biblical examples and theological reasoning, Torshell advocates for a recognition of women's spiritual equality with men and their vital role in the Christian life. The book is a plea for the recognition of the spiritual and intellectual capacities of women and their rightful place in both the church and society.
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Table of Contents
To the Excellent Princess.
To the Reader.
CHAP. I. Women capable of the highest improvements.
CHAP. II. Some Instances of eminencies in Women.
CHAP. III. The Letters touching this argument between Andreas Rivet, and Anna Maria à Schurman.
CHAP. IV. Other Instances of women's eminencies.
CHAP. V. Soul glory is chiefest.
CHAP. VI. Modesty proper to women.
CHAP. VII. The former grace commended. Modesty in Attire.
CHAP. VIII. Humility, a Grace of great Ornament. Woman's Subjection - The question, whether women may be Teachers.
CHAP. IX. The Excellency of Wisdom.
CHAP. X. Silence a great proof of wisdom. The hatefulness of Dissimulation.
CHAP. XI. The beauty of holiness.
CHAP. XII. The Maxims of Piety. The Conclusion.