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Voices Long Silenced

Author : Joy A. Schroeder
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN 13 : 1646982312
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book Voices Long Silenced written by Joy A. Schroeder and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of women studied and interpreted the Bible between the years 100–2000 CE, but their stories have remained largely untold. In this book, Schroeder and Taylor introduce readers to the notable contributions of female commentators through the centuries. They unearth fascinating accounts of Jewish and Christian women from diverse communities—rabbinic experts, nuns, mothers, mystics, preachers, teachers, suffragists, and household managers—who interpreted Scripture through their writings. This book recounts the struggles and achievements of women who gained access to education and biblical texts. It tells the story of how their interpretive writings were preserved or, all too often, lost. It also explores how, in many cases, women interpreted Scripture differently from the men of their times. Consequently, Voices Long Silenced makes an important, new contribution to biblical reception history. This book focuses on women's written words and briefly comments on women’s interpretation in media, such as music, visual arts, and textile arts. It includes short, representative excerpts from diverse women’s own writings that demonstrate noteworthy engagement with Scripture. Voices Long Silencedcalls on scholars and religious communities to recognize the contributions of women, past and present, who interpreted Scripture, preached, taught, and exercised a wide variety of ministries in churches and synagogues.

Dear Church

Author : Lenny Duncan
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506452574
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Dear Church written by Lenny Duncan and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lenny Duncan is the unlikeliest of pastors. Formerly incarcerated, he is now a black preacher in the whitest denomination in the United States: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Shifting demographics and shrinking congregations make all the headlines, but Duncan sees something else at work--drawing a direct line between the church's lack of diversity and the church's lack of vitality. The problems the ELCA faces are theological, not sociological. But so are the answers. Part manifesto, part confession, and all love letter, Dear Church offers a bold new vision for the future of Duncan's denomination and the broader mainline Christian community of faith. Dear Church rejects the narrative of church decline and calls everyone--leaders and laity alike--to the front lines of the church's renewal through racial equality and justice. It is time for the church to rise up, dust itself off, and take on forces of this world that act against God: whiteness, misogyny, nationalism, homophobia, and economic injustice. Duncan gives a blueprint for the way forward and urges us to follow in the revolutionary path of Jesus. Dear Church also features a discussion guide at the back--perfect for church groups, book clubs, and other group discussion.

Holy Mischief

Author : Mindy Makant
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 153264924X
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book Holy Mischief written by Mindy Makant and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ELCA has been ordaining women for fifty years. Mindy Makant interviews eighty-five female pastors across the Southeast about their lives as women in ministry in a culture that has been slow to embrace them. This book is their story.

Reconciliation

Author : John W. De Gruchy
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 9781451411614
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Reconciliation written by John W. De Gruchy and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether born in the Mideast, Africa, Asia, or brought home to the streets of America, violent hatreds often threaten to swamp the minimal cooperation needed to foster life and health. Does Christianity have anything besides warmed-over pieties to offer a world torn by estrangement, alienation, and violently opposed worldviews? In this signal contribution to public theology, John de Gruchy, an internationally esteemed political theologian, emphatically affirms the possibility and necessity of reconciliation. For Christians, he says, reconciliation is the center and perennial test of their faith. De Gruchy expands reconciliation's relevance beyond personal piety and ecclesial harmony to encompass group relations, politics, and even the environment. In all cases, he argues, it involves the restoration of justice. Forged in the recent experience of South Africa, his work delineates the political and ecclesial significance of reconciliation and shows its importance for interreligious relations, addressing victimization, and international peace. Reconciliation will be welcomed by all whose faith leads them to help alleviate the world's mounting agonies.

Shameless

Author : Nadia Bolz-Weber
Publisher : Convergent Books
ISBN 13 : 1601427603
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Shameless written by Nadia Bolz-Weber and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Raw, intimate, and timely—a no-holds-barred celebration of our bodies that flies in the face of antiquated ideas about sex and gender. “A triumph.”—Glennon Doyle • “One of the most important, life-changing books I’ve ever read.”—Rachel Held Evans, author of Searching for Sunday and Inspired Negative messages about sex come from all corners of society: from the church, from the media, from our own families. As a result, countless people have suffered pain, guilt, and judgment. In this instant bestseller, Nadia Bolz-Weber unleashes her critical eye and her vulnerable yet hopeful soul on the harmful conversations about sex that have fed our shame. Bolz-Weber offers no simple amendments or polite compromises. Instead, this modern-day reverend calls for an inclusivity that empowers us to be loyal to people and, perhaps most important, ourselves. “Christianity is not a program for avoiding mistakes,” she writes. “It is a faith of the guilty.” With an alternative understanding of Scripture passages that have been weaponized against Christians for decades, Bolz-Weber reminds us that sexual flourishing can and should be for all genders, all bodies, and all humans. She shares stories, poetry, and Scripture that wage war on perpetual anxiety around sex by celebrating sexuality in all its forms and recognizing it for the gift that it is. If you’ve been mistreated, confused, angered, and/or wounded by shaming sexual messages, this one is for you.

Transformative Lutheran Theologies

Author : Mary J. Streufert
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 0800663772
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Transformative Lutheran Theologies written by Mary J. Streufert and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of its kind, this book is a systematic presentation of Lutheran feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies: systematic, in that it addresses classical loci of systematic theology; contemporary, in that it is resoundingly constructive and relevant for the contemporary church; and feminist, in that the contributors write from a feminist perspective although they reflect a variety of positions within feminist discourse. The contributors to this multi-authored work share a common commitment to Lutheran theology as a continual process of reform. Luther is a partner in the conversation because of his theological insights and commitment to faithful criticism, which the writers seek to continue, not because his voice "settles a debate." The book focuses on central themes that Luther addressed and that are representative of Lutheranism today, including justification by grace through faith and Luther's theology of the cross. From diverse contexts, these Lutheran theologians, like Luther, seek reformation by giving voice to new perspectives in theology that continue to transform the church and the world. Along with Mary J. Streufert, contributors include: Krista E. Hughes, Kathryn A. Kleinhans, Kristen E. Kvam, L. DeAne Lagerquist, Mary E. Lowe, Lois Malcolm, Anna Mercedes, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Cheryl M. Peterson, Mary (Joy) Philip, Caryn D. Riswold, Deanna A.Thompson, Marit Trelstad, Alicia Vargas, and Beverly Wallace. "A remarkable addition to the rich history of Lutheran theology. Not only have these theologians opened doors to fresh, new worlds of Lutheran thought, they've done so in a way that honors the pastùby extending it forward. I can't wait to use Transformative Lutheran Theologies in class. I've been waiting twenty years for a text like this. Imagine teaching Luther's thought and placing it by side with these cutting-edge essays. Luther would no doubt be proudùmaybe even a bit envious."-Serene Jones, President and Roosevelt Professor of Systematic Theology, Union Theological Seminary, New York

The Infographic Guide to the Bible: The Old Testament

Author : Hillary Thompson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507204884
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Infographic Guide to the Bible: The Old Testament written by Hillary Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated beginner’s guide to the Bible features essential information on the Old Testament in a straightforward and easy-to-read format. Brush up on the Bible with this full-color guide to the most important ideas and figures of the Old Testament. Featuring fully illustrated infographics of key events such as the story of creation, the exodus from Egypt, the wisdom of King Solomon, and much more, The Infographic Guide to the Bible will entertain and educate all readers!

The Forgotten Luther

Author : Carter Lindberg
Publisher : Forgotten Luther
ISBN 13 : 9781942304173
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Forgotten Luther written by Carter Lindberg and published by Forgotten Luther. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays from leading Lutheran thinkers, theologians, and activists excavates Luther's theological focus on social and economic justice. By bringing these "forgotten" elements of Reformation theology to light, The Forgotten Luther helps contemporary heirs of Luther's thought to honor and advance this neglected part of his legacy by responding to the economic and social injustices of our own time.

Kleiner Katechismus

Author : Martin Luther
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781021295521
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book Kleiner Katechismus written by Martin Luther and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johann Friedrich Adolf Krug's edition of Martin Luther's Small Catechism offers a concise and accessible guide to the basics of Christian theology and practice. An essential resource for students of religion and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christianity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Sisters in Scripture

Author : Kathleen MacInnis Kichline
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 0809145804
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sisters in Scripture written by Kathleen MacInnis Kichline and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses tools of biblical scholarship, prayer, reflection and the insights of other women to explore the relationships of various women of both the Old and New Testament.

The Lutheran Witness

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lutheran Witness written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Transforming

Author : Austen Hartke
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 1611648521
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Transforming written by Austen Hartke and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2018-04-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached the transgender tipping point, suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier. Years later, many peopleeven many LGBTQ alliesstill lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender experience. Into this void, Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians provides access into an underrepresented and misunderstood community and will change the way readers think about transgender people, faith, and the future of Christianity. By introducing transgender issues and language and providing stories of both biblical characters and real-life narratives from transgender Christians living today, Hartke helps readers visualize a more inclusive Christianity, equipping them with the confidence and tools to change both the church and the world.

Who Says, Women Can't Lead?

Author : James RONDINONE
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Who Says, Women Can't Lead? written by James RONDINONE and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-13 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about a biblical topic that is probably as controversial now as it was when Christ walked the earth. What it has to do with is whether a woman can be called by God to any of the leadership positions in the church. The traditional perspective that a woman is to be subservient to church authority; to her husband in the home; and the conjecture to males in the leadership positions of society has permeated culture for thousands of years. I believe there is a worldwide audience of men and women in church, the political realm, and the home that would be interested in finding out if there is an alternative view to this biblical perception that would present a convincing case by providing both circumstantial and direct scriptural evidence that would support a women's ordination in the church, her rightful place in the home, and her capacity to assume leadership roles that have for so long been against cultural norms. Could an argument be made that might support such by providing both circumstantial and direct Bible scriptural evidence? Join me in the search for the truth in this matter. We will begin a thorough study by looking at those Jews who were called to the service of the priesthood, followed by some of the other positions of leadership such as Judges, Kings, and Prophets of the Old Testament, and ending with looking at those who were called to the leadership offices of the New Testament church, while including all that is in between. In connection with this, we will revisit the many reasons that have been used in the past to support the conjecture that only males are called, such as Adam being created first by God; Eve being formed from his rib and being made to be his help meet; the husband designated as the head of the home; Jesus only appointing males to be his disciples and the slogan that this is the way it has always been. You'll find this study enlightening, thought-provoking, and with the presentation of earth-shattering direct evidence that will turn traditional views about this subject on their head.

What is Christianity?

Author : Franz Pieper
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book What is Christianity? written by Franz Pieper and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Love Rules

Author : Christina Hergenrader
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780758652195
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Love Rules written by Christina Hergenrader and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do the Ten Commandments do for you? Do they send you on a guilt trip? Are they a mirror of your frailties? Or do they hold life-changing love? The miracle of the Commandments is that even after thousands of years, they still hold everything we need to live in relationship with Go and with one another. This book about the Commandments tells the story of spiritual transformation, shows how God wants us to love better, and helps us see how we can. These forty short chapters are shards of real, gritty life. Readers will see themselves. They will see how pride, insecurity, grudges, and coveting damage relationships. This Bible study addresses one commandment each week and then follows up with four devotions that tackle the topic from different angles. Each reading takes a "what does this mean" approach by asking open-ended questions and providing targeted Bible readings. For individual and group study. Book jacket.

Has American Christianity Failed?

Author : Bryan Wolfmueller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780758649416
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book Has American Christianity Failed? written by Bryan Wolfmueller and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wolfmueller sounds the alarm against the false teaching and dangerous practices of Christianity in America. He offers a beautiful alternative: the sweet savor of the Gospel, which brings us to to the real comfort, joy, peace, freedom, and sure hope of Christ." -- Back cover

Declaration on the Way

Author : ELCA
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781506416168
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Declaration on the Way written by ELCA and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The document ... is a declaration of the consensus achieved by Lutherans and Catholics on the topics of church, ministry, and eucharist as the result of ecumenical dialogue between the two communions since 1965. It is a consensus 'on the way, ' because dialogue has not yet resolved all the church-dividing differences on these topics."--Preface.