Women’s History Month: Macrina, Desert Mother
Macrina the Younger was a member of a celibate community of fourth century Christians who devoted much of her life to the theological education of other
March 11, 2015
Topic: Historical Women-Church
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Women’s History Month: Hannah More
An author, playwright, and philanthropist, Hannah More was a single woman living in England during the 1700s into the early nineteenth century. Moore was the
March 4, 2015
The Golden Age for Women Preachers
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, I had the privilege of preaching in the church where the Reverend LaDonna Osborne is the pastor. With a twinkle in her
February 17, 2015
Eminent Missionary Women
Eminent Missionary Women by Annie Ryder Gracey in 1898 provides biographical sketches of a variety of nineteenth century missionary women.
February 14, 2015
Bitalia, the Ancient Woman Priest
The CBE study group was stumping along yet another dusty corridor lined with grace openings in the Catacomb of San Gennaro on the outskirts of
February 6, 2015
Early Church Heroines: Rulers, Prophets, and Martyrs
In recent years many writers have been reminding the church of the exemplary women who have held positions of authority and power in the Bible
February 6, 2015
Does It Matter? Remembering Our Foremothers
Why should we highlight women in Bible times and throughout Christian history? Wouldn’t it be more timely to focus on women in the church today,
February 6, 2015
English Women Hymnwriters
The nineteenth-century secular women’s movement paved the way in many countries for more women’s education, writing, and publishing. The church also benefited by this escalation
February 6, 2015
St. Clare Of Assisi, Founder Of The Poor Clares (1194-1253)
Accompanied by her chaperone, sixteen year old Clare would sneak off, without the knowledge of her parents, in order to hear the preaching of St.
February 6, 2015
The Anchoress, Julian Of Norwich
An anchoress was a woman vowed to chastity and stability of abode. She was enclosed in an anchorhold for life. There was no release from
February 6, 2015