A central part of the book is the analysis of the Judeo-Christian myth of the . Stone argues:
The transition to male-dominated religions was not a natural evolution but a result of systematic conquest and the deliberate rewriting of religious dogmas by Indo-European and Semitic groups. The "Adam and Eve" Deconstruction
In these societies, women held significant power, including the right to own property, trade in markets, and pass down titles and land to their daughters (matrilineal descent).
Cuando Dios era mujer ( When God Was a Woman ), written by American author and sculptor in 1976, is a seminal work in feminist theology and archaeology. The book explores the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and argues that early human societies were often matriarchal or matrilineal before being suppressed by patriarchal religious systems. Core Thesis and Historical Context
Ancient cultures viewed the female principle as the ultimate source of life and universal order, rather than just a symbol of fertility.