Welcome Sophia

Welcome Sophia. Janet Wootton* (1952 - ). Published in Worship Live 18 (2000). In Introducing a Practical Theology of Worship (Sheffield Academic Press, 2000) Wootton made the case for the celebration of Wisdom as a divine figure in Scripture. Wisdom is presented as female and subversive to the paternalistic influence which has permeated biblical presentation and interpretation. This hymn explores the same theme, drawing on both Old Testament and New Testament scriptural references. As a consequence the text is something of a feminist manifesto, particularly noticeably in the chorus: We will not be silenced — we'll lift our voices and shout, for hatred and fear try to shut women up but God...