JOURNAL ARTICLE

Seeking Wisdom from Women of Faith.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2024, v. 271, n. 22. P. 27 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: E. W. 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent article in Publishers Weekly discusses the growing interest in books that explore the wisdom and experiences of women from nonsecular history. These books aim to provide spiritual guidance and inspiration for readers seeking faith. Some of the titles mentioned include "Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord" by Kelsey Gillespy, "The Secret Life of Mother Mary: Divine Feminine Power for Personal Healing and Planetary Awakening" by Marguerite Mary Rigoglioso, "Your Name Is Daughter: What the Unsung Women of the Bible Teach Us About Our Worth" by Amy Seiffert, and "The Mystics Would Like a Word: Six Women Who Met God and Found a Spirituality for Today" by Shannon K. Evans. These books explore the virtues of Mary, the role of women in the early Christian community, the experiences of unnamed women in the Bible, and the lives of female saints. The article suggests that there is a growing recognition of the contributions of overlooked female leaders in Christian history and a continued interest in learning from the women of the Bible. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2024/06, Vol. 271, Issue 22, p27
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:177641955
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