When God Was a Woman

Ever wonder why most major religions worship a male God? Discover the suppressed history of the ancient, widespread worship of the Great Goddess and how patriarchal societies systematically dismantled her influence, forever changing the course of Western civilization and your own spiritual identity. You'll travel back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages to uncover archaeological and mythological evidence of powerful female deities. Learn how these goddess-worshipping societies were structured, why they were violently overthrown, and how this historical shift continues to shape modern views on gender, power, and religion today.

Merlin Stone was a prominent sculptor and art historian whose groundbreaking research into ancient goddess-worshipping religions challenged conventional historical and theological narratives. Her academic background in art and archaeology led her to question the patriarchal lens through which ancient societies were viewed. Over a decade of meticulous investigation across Europe and the Middle East, she uncovered suppressed evidence of widespread female deities. This journey culminated in her seminal work, revealing a forgotten era when divinity was overwhelmingly female.