This collection of 20th century feminist writings attempts to re-think the ideas and traditions of religion. Contributions are from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds and represent Jewish, Christian, Goddess, Native American, Yoruba, Voodoo and other perspectives. This is the sequel to Womanspirit Rising.

Carol P. Christ brings together her personal experience and expertise to provide a comprehensive guide to the principles, practices and beliefs that have shaped feminist spirituality. Drawing from the fields of history, art, literature and philosophy, among others, she demonstrates the effects of worshipping the goddess, and how it challenges our most basic assumptions. The book is both a historical essay and a testament of the possibilities for change and self-fulfilment.

Diving Deep and Surfacing reveals how the writings of Kate Chopin, Margaret Atwood, Doris Lessing, Adrienne Rich, and Ntozake Shange can inform women's search for spiritual renewal. A new afterword testifies to the importance of spiritual autobiography for women.