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Book Review: Threads of Wisdom
By: LeAnn Van Cleef-Trimmer | August 8, 2018
In Threads of Wisdom, Caroline Mendez responds to a vacuum that exists for Christian women in business. There is little opportunity for them to engage with other Christian businesswomen about how to use their God-given abilities in the workplace while at the same time giving expression to their faith.
Book Review: Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction
By: Jamin Hübner | July 31, 2018
As a whole, Feminist Thought is a thoroughly-researched and concise treatment of a notoriously controversial and complex subject. Readers have professors Tong and Botts to thank for their tireless work on this extremely helpful volume. I highly recommend Feminist Thought if for no other reason than to put the brakes on judgment regarding what “feminist” [...]
Book Review: Patterns of Ministry among the First Christians
By: Michaela Miller | July 31, 2018
"In this book, Giles offers a thorough and practical analysis of early church leadership, especially regarding women’s participation. While readers may notice a number of typographical errors, these mistakes do not diminish the substance of this helpful work. Giles provides an accessible and easily understandable study of this important topic from an egalitarian perspective."
A Very Egalitarian Summer Reading List: 12 Books to Add to Your Pile
By: CBE International | June 4, 2018
If you have time; you like to set lofty summer reading goals; and you’re egalitarian, here’s your 2018 dream list.
Book Review: Still Evangelical?
By: Jennay Smith | March 21, 2018
Edited by Mark Labberton, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, Still Evangelical? contains chapters by ten individuals who consider themselves evangelicals, and their reflections as they wrestle with the meaning of and their association with evangelicalism, especially in light of the 2016 election.
Book Review: Anatomy of a Schism
By: Heather Ann Martinez | March 8, 2018
Anatomy of a Schism is unlike any other book about a church split. Most narratives of a split revolve around a theological or moral interpretation that becomes so difficult to walk together in that the only logical conclusion is to walk apart. What’s often lost in these narratives is the individual stories of people [...]
We Need to Read Books on Women in History
By: CBE International | March 5, 2018
It can feel like an especially difficult task to identify places where women shaped history. But it’s only difficult because we’re biased against women’s stories and accomplishments, preferring to study and celebrate the historical influence of men. In other words, it's not that women were absent from history; it's that we haven't [...]
Book Review: Worthy: Finding Yourself in a World Expecting Someone Else
By: Lori Buckle | February 27, 2018
In her book, Worthy: Finding Yourself in a World Expecting Someone Else, Melanie Springer Mock critiques the Christian culture which labels people and puts them into boxes. She then affirms God’s heart for every individual by emphasizing how much he loves them, regardless of what the world might think. She shares many experiences from [...]
Book Review: Mystics and Misfits
By: Linda Putnam | February 27, 2018
Mystics and Misfits contains encouragement to lean deeper into relationship with God, going beyond intellectual assent and rational belief, into profound transformation by his love.
8 Books to Pick Up During (and After) Black History Month
By: CBE International | February 21, 2018
If we are serious about widening our historical narrative, addressing racial bias, and celebrating the history of African Americans in the US, our reading lists should reflect that commitment. So if you’re looking for a place to start, here are 8 books that Christians can pick up after Black History Month.