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Author: Dante Fortson Publisher: Dante Fortson ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 35
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Not only is the Bible full of strong women… it is full of strong black women. While it is often underplayed by mainstream Christianity, the majority of the Bible took place in Africa, and involved many women of color. In this study we'll look at the lives and lineages of the following women: + Hagar - Abraham's Egyptian wife. + Tamar - The Canaanite mother of Judah's twin sons. + Miriam - The older sister of Moses + Zipporah - Moses' Midianite wife. + Bathsheba - King Solomon's Canaanite mother. + Jezebel - King Ahab's wife from the line of Ham. + The Queen of Sheba - The Ethiopia queen that came to visit King Solomon. + Mary Magdalene - The woman with seven devils cast out by Christ. The presence of these women in the Bible is often a sticking point for many because most of them descended from the line of Ham. Those that didn't come from the line of Ham were Hebrews, which were often mistaken as descendants of Ham. If you've never done a study on who these women are, which lines they come from, and the roles they play in history, then make sure you grab this book.
Author: Dante Fortson Publisher: Dante Fortson ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 35
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Not only is the Bible full of strong women… it is full of strong black women. While it is often underplayed by mainstream Christianity, the majority of the Bible took place in Africa, and involved many women of color. In this study we'll look at the lives and lineages of the following women: + Hagar - Abraham's Egyptian wife. + Tamar - The Canaanite mother of Judah's twin sons. + Miriam - The older sister of Moses + Zipporah - Moses' Midianite wife. + Bathsheba - King Solomon's Canaanite mother. + Jezebel - King Ahab's wife from the line of Ham. + The Queen of Sheba - The Ethiopia queen that came to visit King Solomon. + Mary Magdalene - The woman with seven devils cast out by Christ. The presence of these women in the Bible is often a sticking point for many because most of them descended from the line of Ham. Those that didn't come from the line of Ham were Hebrews, which were often mistaken as descendants of Ham. If you've never done a study on who these women are, which lines they come from, and the roles they play in history, then make sure you grab this book.
Author: Nyasha Junior Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp ISBN: 0664259871 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 180
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An Introduction to Womanist Biblical Interpretation provides a much-needed introduction to womanist approaches to biblical interpretation. It argues that womanist biblical interpretation is not simply a byproduct of feminist biblical interpretation but part of a distinctive tradition of African American women's engagement with biblical texts. While womanist biblical interpretation is relatively new in the development of academic biblical studies, African American women are not newcomers to biblical interpretation. Written in an accessible style, this volume highlights the importance of both the Bible and race in the development of feminism and the emergence of womanism. It provides a history of feminist biblical interpretation and discusses the current state of womanist biblical interpretation as well as critical issues related to its development and future. Although some African American women identify themselves as "womanists," the term, its usage, its features, and its connection to feminism remain widely misunderstood. This excellent textbook is perfect for helping to introduce readers to the development and applications of womanist biblical interpretation.
Author: Michele Clark Jenkins Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc ISBN: 1401677800 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 226
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She Speaks helps African-American women find relevance, purpose, and identity in the Word of God. Each chapter offers a complete list of references to help the reader locate the stories of these inspirational women in the Bible with ease.
Author: Walter Arthur McCray Publisher: ISBN: 9780933176119 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 48
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SEXUALLY SANCTIFIED DIVORCE ". . . explores the anatomy of marital fracture that may result from a believer's sexual cleansing subsequent to getting married." Sex is very powerful, and a strong drive for sex is a foremost motivation for many believers to marry. Believers who formerly were sexually immoral or obsessed usually experience spiritual growth and sexual cleansing in marriage. They cease practicing sexually immoral attitudes, actions, and relations, and they no longer tolerate such thinking and behavior by their mate. The divine transformation may change and disrupt their marital relations, and the sexual dysfunction will stress the marital union. Thus, a believer's sexual sanctification may justifiably, though negatively, impact their marital relationship and result in a breakup.In the perspective of SEXUALLY SANCTIFIED DIVORCE, Christian divorce may not indicate spiritual degeneration. Certain breakups signal a believer's spiritual growth in sexual temperament and conduct. Believers who face the disruptive marital consequences of living a clean sexual life may actually evince a positive response to Church teachings on sexual holiness.Chapters Feature: Christian Divorce, Sexual Passion and Marriage, Sexual Sanctification, Sanctified Divorce
Author: Lessie Myles Publisher: ISBN: 9781704575513 Category : Languages : en Pages : 128
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"REVEALING" (BLACK WOMEN) IN THE BIBLE There are many "Black Woman" in the Bible - all descendants of "Ham," (Noah's dark-skinned son) Gen.10:6-29. However, because "all" women in the Bible are always depicted as "White/Caucasian," in books, pictures, films, sculptures, and even pictorial Bibles, you wouldn't know that! So, today, we will "Unveil" (Black Women) in the Bible! There are "32" women featured in this book. Not only are their stories finally being told, but each is also displayed with a beautiful, colorful photo that represents what they could have looked like during their lifetime (Old Testament) as well as (New Testament) eras. To better understand the diversity of peoples on the earth, we must get an understanding of "how" it came about. Here's how it all began:When God decided to end the old world with a "flood" (saving only Noah, his wife, "3" sons and their wives); "8" people in all, the entire earth became populated from these "8" people who were already descendants of mixed races of people (Gen.7:13).No one was cursed "Black" as African-Americans have been told by religious, racist White people, but were already Black when they entered the Ark. Noah and his sons were descendants of Adam and Eve (who were also dark-skinned - created from the dark soil of the earth - the "dust" or "ground," (Gen.2:7).Scripture lists each of their descendants. Noah's wife was "Caucasian," but Noah, himself, was a "dark-skinned" man. We draw this conclusion by the sons Noah produced. Noah's oldest son, (Japheth) carried more of his mother's "Caucasian/melanin deficient" gene. According to Scripture, his descendants all migrated to a colder climate known today as (Europe). There are only "4" short verses in the book of (Genesis) stating where Japheth's descendants eventually settled - nothing more, no history whatsoever! When we research each of the places listed, they are all, indeed, regions that make up "Europe" (Gen.10:2-5); the homeland of the White race.The entire rest of the "Old Testament," and "New Testament" is the history of Noah's other (2) sons: "(Shem)," and "(Ham)!" Shem was Noah's middle son. He inherited a balanced mixture of both parents; taking on more of a typical Middle Eastern complexion (light tan/brown). The history of Shem's descendants covers "11" verses in Genesis, (Gen.10:21-32). But the Jews living in Israel today are "not" bloodline descendants of "Shem" (ancient Israel) - they converted to Judaism many years later. They are called "Ashkenazi Jews," meaning, they are bloodline descendants of "Japheth" (melanin-deficient Caucasian)!This explains why it appears strange to non-White races of people that racist Whites hate White Jews (they all look alike). Both carry the same melanin-deficient DNA of "Japheth!" The only difference is their religion.But Noah's youngest son, "(Ham)" inherited his father's (dark-skinned)! And his descendants' history covers more verses than his "2" brother (Japheth, and Shem), "14" in all (Gen.10:6-20). Both "Shem" and "Ham's" history can be followed throughout the Old and New Testaments. And surprisingly, Shem and Ham's descendants married interracially regularly, i.e., "Moses" (Shem descendant, married "Zipporah," Ham descendant) Num.12. So, here's where we find the history of (Black Women) in the Bible. So, come, learn the hidden spiritual history of (Black Women) in the Bible!
Author: Ruth A. Tucker Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310524997 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 208
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Ruth Tucker recounts a harrowing story of abuse at the hands of her husband—a well-educated, charming preacher no less—in hope that her story would help other women caught in a cycle of domestic violence and offer a balanced biblical approach to counter such abuse for pastors and counselors. Weaving together her shocking story, stories of other women, and powerful stories of husbands who truly have demonstrated Christ’s love to their wives, with reflection on biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary issues surrounding domestic violence, she makes a compelling case for mutuality in marriage and helps women and men become more aware of potential dangers in a doctrine of male headship.
Author: Wilda C. Gafney Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 1640655719 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 360
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The next installment in the critically acclaimed lectionary series that focuses on women's stories. In this second volume of the three-volume Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, widely praised womanist bible scholar and priest Wil Gafney selects scripture readings that emphasize women's stories. Focusing especially on the Gospel of Mark, Year B of A Women's Lectionary features Gafney's fresh, inclusive, and thought-provoking translations of every reading, alongside commentary on each reading. Designed for liturgical use or scriptural study, this resource offers a new perspective on the Bible and the liturgical year. “Gafney's paradigm-shifting scholarship will influence biblical preaching and teaching for generations to come." —National Catholic Reporter
Author: Eldon Jay Epp Publisher: Fortress Press ISBN: 9780800637712 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 164
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The name "Junia" appears in Romans 16:7, and Paul identifies her (along with Andronicus) as "prominent among the apostles." In this important work, Epp investigates the mysterious disappearance of Junia from the traditions of the church. Because later theologians and scribes could not believe (or wanted to suppress) that Paul had numbered a woman among the earliest churches' apostles, Junia's name was changed in Romans to a masculine form. Despite the fact that the earliest churches met in homes and that other women were clearly leaders in the churches (e.g., Prisca and Lydia), calling Junia an apostle seemed too much for the tradition. Epp tracks how this happened in New Testament manuscripts, scribal traditions, and translations of the Bible. In this thoroughgoing study, Epp restores Junia to her rightful place.
Author: Joan E. Taylor Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0567671518 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 289
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Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived. His image adorns countless churches, icons, and paintings. He is the subject of millions of statues, sculptures, devotional objects and works of art. Everyone can conjure an image of Jesus: usually as a handsome, white man with flowing locks and pristine linen robes. But what did Jesus really look like? Is our popular image of Jesus overly westernized and untrue to historical reality? This question continues to fascinate. Leading Christian Origins scholar Joan E. Taylor surveys the historical evidence, and the prevalent image of Jesus in art and culture, to suggest an entirely different vision of this most famous of men. He may even have had short hair.
Author: Theron D Williams Publisher: Bible Is Black History Institute, LLC ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 0
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We live in an age when younger African-American Christians are asking tough questions that previous generations would dare not ask. This generation doesn't hesitate to question the validity of the Scriptures, the efficacy of the church, and even the historicity of Jesus. Young people are becoming increasingly curious about what role, if any, did people of African descent play in biblical history? Or, if the Bible is devoid of Black presence, and is merely a book by Europeans, about Europeans and for Europeans to the exclusion of other races and ethnicities? Dr. Theron D. Williams makes a significant contribution to this conversation by answering the difficult questions this generation fearlessly poses. Dr. Williams uses facts from the Bible, well-respected historians, scientists, and DNA evidence to prove that Black people comprised the biblical Israelite community. He also shares historical images from the ancient catacombs that vividly depict the true likeness of the biblical Israelites. This book does not change the biblical text, but it will change how you understand it.This Second Edition provides updated information and further elucidation of key concepts. Also, at the encouragement of readership, this edition expands some of the ideas and addresses concerns my readership felt pertinent to this topic.
Author: Dante Fortson
Author: Dante Fortson
Author: Nyasha Junior
Author: Michele Clark Jenkins
Author: Walter Arthur McCray
Author: Lessie Myles
Author: Ruth A. Tucker
Author: Wilda C. Gafney
Author: Eldon Jay Epp
Author: Joan E. Taylor
Author: Theron D Williams