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The Witness of Early Christian Women: Mothers of the Church demonstrates the radical nature of Christianity's understanding of women and their roles, especially in a pagan society that viewed them as little more than property. The variety of women here is striking: poor widows, consecrated virgins, heroic martyrs, but also businesswomen, the wealthy, and an indomitable traveler on a world tour. Each chapter features a concise biography accompanied by writings from the early Church about the woman in question. Explore the impact of each of these women on the Church, then and now. Their stories will enthrall you. Their writings will inspire you. Their witness will empower you.

ISBN-13: 9781612788029

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor - Publishing Division

Publication Date: 04-15-2014

Pages: 160

Product Dimensions: 12.20(w) x 18.70(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Abbreviations 11

Chapter 1 The Christian Revolution 13

Chapter 2 Holy Women of the New Testament 27

Chapter 3 Martyrs and Heroines 43

St. Thecla 46

St. Perpetua and St. Felicity 60

St. Blandina 67

St. Agnes of Rome 73

Chapter 4 Poets and Thinkers 89

St. Macrina 90

Proba the Poet 98

St. Marcella, St. Paula, and St Eustochium 101

St. Monica 121

Chapter 5 Independent Women 133

St. Helena 134

St. Olympias 139

Proba the Widow 145

Egeria the Tourist 151

Notes 159

About the Author 160