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Book Review: Grounded in the Body, in Time and Place, in Scripture
By: Mary Stahl | October 27, 2022
Grounded in the Body, in Time and Place, in Scripture is a compilation of theological essays written by contemporary Australian woman scholars. While I didn’t agree with everything I read, their ideas made me think outside my own box and find value in differing approaches and viewpoints to complex subjects.
Book Review: The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo
By: Heather Matthews | October 25, 2022
In The Samaritan Woman’s Story, Caryn A. Reeder uncovers how current biblical interpretations are correlated to interpretations in early church history which linked women, sex, and sin.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Hannah
By: Kimberly Dickson | October 21, 2022
Like the songwriters Miriam and Deborah before her, Hannah explains that God sees, hears, and responds to the poor, the oppressed, and the downcast.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Fanny Crosby
By: Julie Ann Flora | October 21, 2022
Hymnwriter Fanny Crosby, born in New York on March 24, 1820, was nearly blind by age five after a mustard poultice treatment. In 1864, she shifted from secular music to hymn composition. From 1870 until her death in 1915, Crosby wrote more hymns than any other known writer.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Rahab
By: Kimberly Dickson | October 21, 2022
Centering Rahab at the start of Joshua symbolized hope that once again God’s redemption would ensure dignity, leadership, and partnership for all human beings created in the image of God.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Elizabeth
By: Kimberly Dickson | October 21, 2022
Elizabeth begins the cluster of New Testament women prophets who informed the people of Jesus’ coming significance. She was the first to identify the Lord. In Elizabeth’s presence, Mary prophesied what has been called the Magnifcat, revealing that Jesus’ coming will overturn the powerful to raise the weak.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Shiphrah and Puah
By: Kimberly Dickson | August 1, 2022
Exodus features two powerful women responsible for multiplying healthy babies, the midwives Shiphrah and Puah.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Paulina Dlamini
By: Kimberly Dickson | August 1, 2022
Christianity spread in Africa with the help of African women like Paulina Dlamini, who internalized the gospel and then spread it in a culturally relevant and adept manner.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Hulda the Prophet
By: Kimberly Dickson | June 9, 2022
Huldah served as a court prophet, discerning God's voice for the high priest Hilkiah, and ultimately prompting Israel to turn from idolatry.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Pandita Ramabai
By: Kimberly Dickson | June 9, 2022
Pandita Ramabai created a new, accurate translation in Marathi and founded the Mukti Mission to provide a safe place for outcast women.