When momma speaks
the Bible and motherhood from a womanist perspective
Stephanie R. Buckhanon Crowder
129 pages | ~4 hrs
When momma speaks
the Bible and motherhood from a womanist perspective
By Stephanie R. Buckhanon Crowder
Stephanie R. Buckhanon Crowder invites readers into a transformative exploration of biblical motherhood through the lens of womanist theology. This thoughtful work examines the powerful stories of six remarkable women from Scripture, including Hagar, Rizpah, Bathsheba, Mary, the Canaanite woman, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.
Drawing connections between ancient narratives and contemporary experience, Crowder demonstrates how these maternal figures offer profound insights for modern spiritual seekers. The book weaves together biblical scholarship with the rich traditions of African American motherhood, creating a dialogue between past and present that illuminates both.
Each chapter presents opportunities for deep personal reflection through carefully crafted discussion questions, making this work ideal for individual study or group exploration. Crowder's womanist approach reveals how these biblical mothers serve as sources of strength, wisdom, and empowerment for today's readers.
The author begins by establishing the foundation of womanist biblical interpretation before diving into the specific stories that form the heart of her analysis. Through this framework, familiar biblical accounts take on new dimensions, offering fresh perspectives on faith, resilience, and spiritual growth.
This accessible yet scholarly work speaks particularly to those seeking to understand how ancient wisdom can inform contemporary spiritual practice and personal development.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore African American women
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Feministische Exegese
- ✓ Explore Mutterschaft
- ✓ Explore African american women
- ✓ Explore Feminist criticism
- ✓ Explore Religious life
- ✓ Explore Mothers in the Bible
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Details
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Westminster John Knox Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780664239251
- ISBN-10
- 0664239250
- Pages
- 129
- Language
- EN
