--- product_id: 4785605 title: "When God Was a Woman" price: "R$248" currency: BRL in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4785605-when-god-was-a-woman store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # When God Was a Woman **Price:** R$248 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When God Was a Woman - **How much does it cost?** R$248 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4785605-when-god-was-a-woman) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual supression of women's rites. In the beginning, God was a woman... How did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Under her reign, societal roles differed markedly from those in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures: women bought and sold property, traded in the marketplace, and inherited title and land from their mothers. Documenting the wholesale rewriting of myth and religious dogmas, Merlin Stone describes an ancient conspiracy in which the Goddess was reimagined as a wanton, depraved figure, a characterization confirmed and perpetuated by one of modern culture's best-known legends—that of the fall of Adam and Eve. Insightful and thought-provoking, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the origin of current gender roles and in rediscovering women's power. Review: Game Changer - A relatively oldie but a goodie. One of the classics? of this genre. I read this when it first came out in the 70s. I was already a feminist, & still am, but this was a bit of an exploration in another direction from 'equal pay' or 'take back the night' and other pressing contemporary women's concerns. It was also one of the books that spurred my intense interest in cultural anthropology, women's history, and their place in religion (which was already of great interest). You may not like her scholarship--it was, after all something like 40 years ago! We don't fault former scholars and paleontologists (pretty much all male, mind) ad hominum for their multitude of oops! moments and misinterpretations, so to do so for Stone seems almost to single her out for. . .gasp! thinking like a girl! Imagine. And you may not like her premise nor her conclusion about the sort of society mom-goddesses produced. But there is no getting around the fact that women in ancient society were vastly under-studied, unknown, and ignored. This might have been the book that changed that. If nothing else, it fostered an interest in and greater respect for ancient women, and called into question the findings and conclusions drawn by generations and generations of male archaeologists. Not to demonize those guys, but they were products a male-dominated academic system, in which everything from science to literature was dominated by men. A centuries-long +++ bias, of course. And pervasive bias should always be challenged by a bit of out-of-the-box musing. Amusingly, some of Stone's seemingly unusual ideas have borne out in modern studies of what impact women-run organizations have on the tenor of business, and on why the Wild West was wild. . . and what calmed it down. DNA studies and sophisticated technology are fleshing out the picture. But Stone was one of the first to acknowledge it existed. Review: Very important read - Highly recommend that everyone read this book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,702 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Feminist Theory (Books) #5 in Women in History #21 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,829 Reviews | ## Images ![When God Was a Woman - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61twZejlU5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game Changer *by R***R on April 26, 2015* A relatively oldie but a goodie. One of the classics? of this genre. I read this when it first came out in the 70s. I was already a feminist, & still am, but this was a bit of an exploration in another direction from 'equal pay' or 'take back the night' and other pressing contemporary women's concerns. It was also one of the books that spurred my intense interest in cultural anthropology, women's history, and their place in religion (which was already of great interest). You may not like her scholarship--it was, after all something like 40 years ago! We don't fault former scholars and paleontologists (pretty much all male, mind) ad hominum for their multitude of oops! moments and misinterpretations, so to do so for Stone seems almost to single her out for. . .gasp! thinking like a girl! Imagine. And you may not like her premise nor her conclusion about the sort of society mom-goddesses produced. But there is no getting around the fact that women in ancient society were vastly under-studied, unknown, and ignored. This might have been the book that changed that. If nothing else, it fostered an interest in and greater respect for ancient women, and called into question the findings and conclusions drawn by generations and generations of male archaeologists. Not to demonize those guys, but they were products a male-dominated academic system, in which everything from science to literature was dominated by men. A centuries-long +++ bias, of course. And pervasive bias should always be challenged by a bit of out-of-the-box musing. Amusingly, some of Stone's seemingly unusual ideas have borne out in modern studies of what impact women-run organizations have on the tenor of business, and on why the Wild West was wild. . . and what calmed it down. DNA studies and sophisticated technology are fleshing out the picture. But Stone was one of the first to acknowledge it existed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very important read *by J***Z on March 5, 2026* Highly recommend that everyone read this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I expected! *by A***A on August 19, 2024* I did some research on this book before I purchased it as it was suggested to me by a friend. This part of reviewing this book is not based on the information in the book but by the product I received. The book is exactly as described and and the print is easy to read. It is a paperback book with a laminate cover. Now as for the context of the book, I knew what to expect when it came to the writing itself. I enjoyed the research style of the book along with the way the author presents the information. However, take everything with a grain of salt and do your own research as well. But if the idea of what it was like before the patriarch appeals to you this is a good place to start. ## Frequently Bought Together - When God Was a Woman - The Great Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth - Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4785605-when-god-was-a-woman](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/4785605-when-god-was-a-woman) --- *Product available on Desertcart Brazil* *Store origin: BR* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*