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Trumpets announce the achievements of men of the Christian faith through the ages. The writings and legacies of Augustine, St. Francis, Aquinas, and many others have survived through centuries of tumultuous human history.
But a silence shrouds the lives of ancient and medieval women of faith. Surely they labored at more than raising children and cleaning house. What did they believe? How did they live? And what can we learn from their struggles?
In Sacred Legacy, nine extraordinary women of faith come to life. From visions of Christ to the painful separation from a beloved child, experience the sorrow and triumph of these spirited women as they live out their faith in perilous times. Through samplings of their own writings and touching encounters with modern women of faith, author Myrna Grant translates ancient wisdom into contemporary insight.
ENDORSEMENTS
“The godly women presented here are an inspiration. Both men and women will find Myrna Grant's heroines' gallery well worth visiting.” — J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College
“Ours is not the only century in which women have spoken out, and spoken out wisely. Sacred Legacy lets us hear some of the wisest women from the Christian past speak to issues that are always relevant.” — Mark Galli, managing editor, Christianity Today
CONTENTS
Preface
1. Perpetua: New Mother and Martyr
2. Egeria: Pilgrim Historian
3. Dhuoda: Royal Prisoner
4. Hildegard: Genius Reformer
5. Mechthild: Independent Rebel
6. Marguerite Porete: “Heretic” Martyr
7. Julian: Loving Hermit
8. Catherine: Diplomat and Teacher
9. Teresa: Reformer and Visionary
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
BAKER BOOKS
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