Women: Models of LiberationRowman & Littlefield, 1988 - 240 pages InWomen: Models of Liberation, Marie Anne Mayeski presents women of spirit, intelligence and accomplishment from the Christian heritage. With this anthology of selected writings of well-known women, Mayeski recaptures the importance and relevance of these Christian heroines. |
Contents
Perpetuas Account of Her Martyrdom | 1 |
Dhuoda of Septimania | 31 |
Heloise | 57 |
Julian of Norwich | 82 |
Teresa of Avila | 109 |
Sarah Grimke | 156 |
Sister Blandina Segale | 176 |
Caryll Houselander | 215 |
Common terms and phrases
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