pickThere‘s so much about this book that I liked (discussion of historical, biblical women and discussion of texts where women are mentioned), and so much that I didn‘t (the sections that felt like her own testimony and an invitation as well — that part was too long). Overall, though, I‘d give this book a pick. I wish she‘d examined the biblical passages more and given us more women‘s stories. Started Cujo as my new #audiowalk book. What a change!
I‘ve been interested in this book for awhile, so, since I found it on Hoopla, I decided to make it my new #audiowalk book. So far, it‘s interesting. The foreword is by Rachel Held Evans, who I‘ve always liked.
“Many who are working among the suffering…thought they were going as the benefactors but they invariably found themselves being helped and liberated themselves.”
(Just one of the insights from this book that resonates with me. This little book is one of my favorites as well as the book of Job in the Bible is my favorite.)
#prophet #CharacterCharm
Recent acquisition for our personal library.
#jesus
Recent acquisition for our personal library.
#english #christianity
Recent acquisition for our personal library.
#english #christianity
pickI had to push myself to finish this but glad I read to the end to get to the conclusion and understand the full intent of the letters. It‘s a short read with old English. I enjoyed the P.S. of “Screwtape Proposes a Toast” a bit more than the letters themselves, and the Preface to them where Lewis provided context of his metaphor to his views on American education. My mom gave me this copy with some of her notes about the book. A few of mine added.
pick★★★★★
Orme admirably covered his huge topic. I learned so much. The book was beautifully designed by Yale University Press.
English Christianity in the mediaeval period has become a major fascination of mine. I asked Tudor historian Norman Jones for a recommendation and I'm so glad he suggested this.
pickI‘m an atheist who grew up in a fundamentalist, high control household, currently living in the south, where Christian Nationalism is really taking hold. I don‘t like preachy things but I like listening to what progressive faith leaders have to say. John Pavlovitz is a much needed voice. Nadia shares her journey of becoming a faith leader, her struggles, her raw humanity. She defies the patriarchal, misogynist lie that women cannot hold⬇️
