Carolyn Custis James è una pensatrice evangelica che ama Dio al punto da infrangere le regole, in particolare le convenzioni culturali che cercano di addomesticare il vangelo. Il suo lavoro approfondisce concetti teologici, offrendo profonde intuizioni su come vivere la propria fede in un mondo complesso. James esplora l'essenza del vangelo, esaminando come possa essere pienamente incarnato in diversi contesti sociali. I suoi libri sono riconosciuti per essere provocatori, onesti e profondamente commoventi.
Traditionally, the Book of Ruth is viewed as a beautiful love story between Ruth and Boaz. But if you dig deeper, you'll find startling revelations---that God makes much of broken lives, he calls men and women to serve him together, and he's counting on his daughters to build his kingdom. Now in softcover.
The book encourages readers to embody the qualities of two pivotal biblical figures, Mary and Martha, emphasizing the importance of deepening one's relationship with Jesus. It explores how their unique attributes can shape and strengthen personal faith and ministry, highlighting the blend of contemplation and action in serving others. Through their example, the narrative invites readers to develop a theology that inspires and empowers their own spiritual journeys and outreach efforts.
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Highlighting the often-overlooked stories of biblical women, this book uncovers their significant contributions and messages that resonate with contemporary women's experiences. By challenging traditional interpretations that prioritize male narratives, it aims to amplify the voices of these women, providing insights and inspiration for modern readers facing societal pressures. The exploration of their lives seeks to empower women today by revealing the strength and relevance of these biblical figures in navigating current challenges.
In four short episodes, readers encounter refugees, undocumented immigrants, poverty, hunger, women's rights, male power and privilege, discrimination, and injustice. Carolyn Custis James reveals how the book of Ruth is about God, the questions that surface when life falls apart, and how God reaches into the margins and chooses two totally marginalized women who, in the eyes of the patriarchal culture, are zeros.
Warum und wie Gott aus schwachen Mädchen starke Frauen mit Persönlichkeit macht, zeigt die Autorin u. a. am Beispiel von Eva und Esther, Hagar und Frau Noah, Sarah, Tamar, Hanna, Maria und Maria Magdalena. Carolyn Custis James schaut hinter die Kulissen von Tradition und gängigen Erwartungen und fördert in bekannten Geschichten viel Unbekanntes zu Tage: Erstaunliches und Ermutigendes.