Ruth Barton explores, on behalf of women, the processes of identifying their strengths and the value God places on them, maintaining spiritual priorities, working with men, preserving marriage, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
In my opinion, THIS is the book that should be used in women's Bible study groups. Many women want to feel more empowered but unfortunately must turn to worldly sources for encouragement. That's sad because the message for women often promoted in churches doesn't truly reflect the heart of God. We don't need another book telling us about gender differences, something most people know anyway. We don't need any more books about how to be a more "feminine" woman or "submissive" wife. We need something to help us work past harmful stereotypes and work together the way God intended and this is it!! The sources on gender "roles" just don't cut it anymore.
Woman of Strength -- the eqalitarian way
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is one of christian eqalitarian books that affected me most in being factual and devotional and target oriented all at the same time. Also, this is the book that I found many women pick up to read or buy when offered.
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