Sophia: the wisdom of God

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what does sophia mean?
divine wisdom
what did sophia represent in the ancient world?
goddess
what is divine wisdom referred to in scripture?
In Scripture, divine wisdom was referred to in female terms (Proverbs 9:1): God is associated with wisdom and wisdom is female
what did Ruether say happened to female wisdom?
Female wisdom has been obscured behind the patriarchal view of the male messiah, Jesus.
how did Ruether apply widom to Jesus?
Jesus is closely linked to divine wisdom. The Messiah, is not simply a male part of God but is also the incarnation of wisdom, which is female.
what did Ruether refer to God as?
Ruether refers to God as Gaia (ref. goddess of earth, links divinity with earth). Attempt to recover concept of God found in Christianity which has been supressed by patriarchy.