In this book Sarah Coakley confronts a central paradox of theological feminism - what she terms 'the paradox of power and vulnerability'. * Confronts a central paradox of theological feminism - what Coakley terms 'paradox of power and vulnerability'. * Explores this issue through the perspective of spiritual practice, philosophical enquiry and doctrinal analysis. * Draws together an essential collection of Sarah Coakley's work in this field. * Offers an original perspective into contemporary feminist theology.