{"product_id":"christian-women-in-the-patristic-world-their-influence-authority-and-legacy-in-the-second-through-fifth-centuries-paperback-1","title":"Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second Through Fifth Centuries - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynn H. Cohick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy Brown Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Top Ten Book for Parish Ministry in 2017, Academy of Parish Clergy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus Creed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 2017 Book of the Year (Honorable Mention)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFrom facing wild beasts in the arena to governing the Roman Empire, Christian women--as preachers and philosophers, martyrs and empresses, virgins and mothers--influenced the shape of the church in its formative centuries. This book provides in a single volume a nearly complete compendium of extant evidence about Christian women in the second through fifth centuries. It highlights the social and theological contributions they made to shaping early Christian beliefs and practices, integrating their influence into the history of the patristic church and showing how their achievements can be edifying for contemporary Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Women Influenced the Church in Its Formative Centuries\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I constantly encourage students and pastors to tell more stories about women in the early church from the pulpit, in classes, and in casual conversations. This is a book for every pastor's and teacher's bookshelf because it not only tells stories about women but also shows how the early church, which has often been maligned for its reputation when it comes to women, was more formed by women than many know.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eScot McKnight\u003c\/b\u003e, Northern Seminary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This engaging volume, accessible to students and general readers alike, highlights the theological contributions of women in the second through the fifth centuries CE. Informed by a thorough knowledge of the ancient historical context, the authors offer a nuanced discussion of the fascinating material. This book sheds new light on aspects of women's influence in early Christian communities, with a specific focus on their roles in theological debate and development.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMargaret MacDonald\u003c\/b\u003e, Saint Mary's University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In this exceptional book, Cohick and Hughes bring to the fore the often overlooked protomartyrs, theologians, teachers, ascetics, and politicians of the early church--the women whose stories animated the imagination of Christians for centuries and whose influence, authority, and legacy has been preserved in the literary and material record.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGeorge Kalantzis\u003c\/b\u003e, Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies, Wheaton College \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This engaging and readable study of early Christian women is especially appealing because of its attention to a selection of fascinating characters. By adopting this kind of biographical approach, while still supporting their stories with excellent scholarly analysis and helpful historical context, Cohick and Hughes make their subjects--and their times and places--come alive.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRobin Jensen\u003c\/b\u003e, Vanderbilt University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Cohick and Hughes bring a welcome gift to patristic scholarship and to the classroom. Theologically nuanced, historically informed, contextually careful, and delightfully written, this book will both enlighten and challenge readers, scholars, and students alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eHelen Rhee\u003c\/b\u003e, Westmont College \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This sophisticated and wide-ranging study will be of great interest to anyone concerned with the status and roles of women in the early Christian world. Abundantly illustrated and sensitive to the many problems of interpretation posed by sources, it takes us on an exhilarating ride.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDavid G. Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Kentucky\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn H. Cohick\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is provost, dean of academic affairs, and professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Brown Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Wheaton College) is assistant professor of theology at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42591989530720,"sku":"9780801039553","price":66.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/NEFXcG51S2FOYnFQUG1reDNpMDdBUT09.webp?v=1771408521","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/christian-women-in-the-patristic-world-their-influence-authority-and-legacy-in-the-second-through-fifth-centuries-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}