... of 'A'isha Bint Abi Bakr," D.A. Spellberg presents a holistic approach to understanding and interpreting the legacy of Islamic prophet Muhammad's third wife, 'A'isha Bint Abi Bakr. Two major themes emerge from the study of these brilliant books and the lives of the women they feature: controversial events in the lives of each woman created a sharp divide among the members ... become one, the inside like the outside" allows one to achieve "singleness," which she calls the "alchemical feminine."28 Mary captures the essence of this metamorphosis so wholly, Bourgeault contends, th...

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