Can a feminist theological framework successfully integrate the principles of Christian realism with contemporary emphases on immanence and human boundedness? Rebekah L. Miles, a scholar in theological ethics, evaluates the intersection of traditional realist thought and feminist critique. By synthesizing the works of Reinhold Niebuhr, Sharon Welch, and Rosemary Ruether, she constructs a new ethical model. This study argues for a reinterpretation of divine transcendence that supports positive creative transformation within human experience.

Scholars and ethicists recognize this work as a significant contribution to the development of feminist ethics and the ongoing dialogue regarding Christian realism. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for an audience of theologians and advanced students of religious studies.