Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife
The Woman They Wanted recounts the remarkable story of Shannon Harris courtship with Joshua Harris (author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye), her grappling with conservative Christianitys patriarchy and narrow definition of womanhood, and her journey to break free and reclaim a more authentic version of herself.
The fourth in the five-volume Torah Encounters series, Numbers offers Torah commentary and discussion guides for each Torah portion. It shares observations drawing from each parasha and from historical and contemporary commentators and Rabbi Pressman. A wonderful resource for clergy, personal study, or adult or high school Hebrew education.
The third in the five-volume Torah Encounters series, Leviticus offers Torah commentary and discussion guides for each Torah portion. It shares observations drawing from each parasha and from historical and contemporary commentators and Rabbi Pressman. A wonderful resource for clergy, personal study, or adult or high school Hebrew education.
Set in 1920s Sydney, the heyday of Theosophy and other new religions, Towards a Better World explores a time bursting with new and exciting ideas - but also with rumours concerning clergy and young boys. Based on family stories and careful research.
Raised by devout Mormon parents, Vardis Fisher drifted from the faith after college. Yet throughout his long career, his writing consistently reflected Mormon thought. Beginning in the early 1930s, the public turned to Fisher's novels like Children of God to understand the increasingly visible Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His ......
Raised by devout Mormon parents, Vardis Fisher drifted from the faith after college. Yet throughout his long career, his writing consistently reflected Mormon thought. Beginning in the early 1930s, the public turned to Fisher's novels like Children of God to understand the increasingly visible Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His ......
Peter Deakin takes an intriguing look at 25 current and former leaders, musicians, politicians, artists and actors. He dissects each of these individuals and describes how each of them was able to summon ‘whatever it takes’ to surmount any opposition or obstacle lying in their path, in order to leave an indelible mark on the world.
