Women in the "Promised Land"

Women in the
Author: Nina Reid-Maroney
Publisher: Women's Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 088961606X

Women in the “Promised Land” reframes Canadian history through the lens of African Canadian women’s lived experiences. This collection of original essays spans the period from slavery and abolition through to women’s activism in the 20th century, focusing on themes of race, migration, gender, community, religion, and the struggle for social justice. Re-examining familiar figures in African Canadian women’s history, including abolitionist and feminist Mary Ann Shadd Cary and civil rights activist Viola Desmond, the volume considers them in the wider context of scholarship on Canada and the African diaspora. Drawing on insights from cultural studies, communications, literary studies, and visual culture, the contributing authors use rich primary sources to ground their analysis in the details of women’s historical experiences. Together, the chapters work to unsettle Canadian history and demonstrate its urgent relevance to the present, encouraging readers to interrogate the concept of Canada as a “promised land.” Edited by leading scholars in the field, this accessible, interdisciplinary collection includes suggested further readings, chapter overviews, and discussion questions, making it an essential read for students in women’s studies, African studies, and history.

Daughters of the Promised Land, Women in American History

Daughters of the Promised Land, Women in American History
Author: Page Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1970
Genre: History
ISBN:

"Being an examination of the strange history of the female sex from the beginning to the present with special attention to the women of America, illustrated by curious anecdotes and quotations by divers authors, ancient and modern"--Subtitle.

But God Remembered

But God Remembered
Author: Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781683360018

A lively collection of stories that gives voices and names to women from biblical and ancient times whom we seldom remember. This lively collection of four stories is a modern reclaiming of the Bible, a celebration of courageous and wise women from ancient tradition. These stories invite children of all ages and all faiths to remember, and to bring their own faith to life. With vivid prose and lush, full-color illustrations, this storybook introduces: Lillith, the first woman in the Garden of Eden, according to an ancient legend, shows her determination to have men and women treat each other as equals. Serach the musician, who, with her song, reveals to her grandfather Jacob that his son Joseph is still alive, and whose courage to speak out heals the wrongs of another generation. Bityah, who draws the baby Moses from the Nile and with a mother's bravery encourages him to become who he will be, proving that taking a risk to do what's right can change the world. Daughters of Z, who struggle against discrimination with great daring--and extraordinary results.

Our Sisters' Promised Land

Our Sisters' Promised Land
Author: Ayala Emmett
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2003-07-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780472089307

A groundbreaking study of the role of women as political actors—and peacemakers—in the Middle East

From Widows to Warriors

From Widows to Warriors
Author: Lynn Japinga
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611649773

For too long the women of the Bible have been depicted in one-dimensional terms. On one side are saints, such as Mary, while on the other are "bad girls," such as Eve and Jezebel. Just as often, the female characters of the Bible are simply ignored. However, the women of the Bible are complex, multidimensional individuals whose lives are inspiring, funny, and tragic in ways too many of us never hear. In this first of two volumes, Lynn Japinga acquaints us with the women of the Old Testament. From flawed heroes like Ruth and Rahab to fierce fighters like Deborah and Jael to tragic characters like Jephthah's daughter and the unnamed concubine of the book of Judges, readers will encounter a wealth of foremothers in the faith in all their messy, yet redeemable, humanity. This Bible study introduces and retells every female character who contributes to one or more Old Testament stories, diving deeply into what each woman's story means for us today with questions for reflection and discussion.

Worthy

Worthy
Author: Elyse Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493422669

What does the Bible say about the value of women? Does the Bible teach that women are as valuable as men or does it portray them as somehow more flawed, more suspect, or weak and easily deceived? Beginning from Genesis and working all the way through the storyline of the Bible, Worthy demonstrates the significant and yes, even surprising, ways that God has used women to accomplish His kingdom goals. Because, like men, they are created in His image, their lives reflect and declare His worth. Worthy will enable and encourage both men and women to embrace this true and lofty vision of God's creation, plan, and their value in His eyes. Bestselling author Elyse Fitzpatrick and pastor Eric Schumacher together invite women to embrace a transformative and empowering view of their Maker, themselves, and the church. But this isn't only a book for women. It is also a book for men, especially leaders, who want to grow in their understanding of God's perspective on women, people who normally make up the majority of their congregations; men who might be wondering if they've missed something amid the abuse scandals that are rocking the church. Might the headlines they're reading today about abuse have their roots in a denigration of the value and worth of women? Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women will help every reader see the value, place, and calling of women through study questions and a "Digging Deeper" section that will help men and women discover how to cherish, value, and honor one another for God's glory.

Passage to Promise Land

Passage to Promise Land
Author: Vivienne Poy
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0773541497

How the Chinese community became an indispensable part of multicultural Canada.

The Promised Land

The Promised Land
Author: Mary Antin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 440
Release: 1912
Genre: Immigrants
ISBN:

Antin emigrated from Polotzk (Polotsk), Belarus [Russia], to Boston, Massachusetts, at age 13. She tells of Jewish life in Russia and in the United States.

Barren in the Promised Land

Barren in the Promised Land
Author: Elaine Tyler May
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1997
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780674061828

Chronicling astonishing shifts in public attitudes toward reproduction, May reveals the intersection between public life and the most private part of our lives--sexuality, procreation, and family.

Mothers of Promise

Mothers of Promise
Author: Tammi J. Schneider
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 080102949X

A prominent scholar of the Hebrew Bible offers a close reading of the women in Genesis to discover their roles in shaping ancient Israel.