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Daughters Of The Desert: Stories Of Remarkable Women From Christian, Jewish, And Muslim Traditions
Daughters Of The Desert Stories Of Remarkable Women From Christian Jewish And Muslim Traditions Author:Claire Rudolf Murphy, Meghan Nuttall Sayers, Mary Cronk Farrell, Sarah Conover, Betsy Wharton How would the most cherished stories of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam be different if women were the active central figures? This groundbreaking collection of short stories brings to life the womendaring, brave, thoughtful, and wisewho played important and exciting roles in the early days of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jo... more »in Esther as she stands against injustice and her king to save her people, Aisha as she leads hundreds of men into terrifying battle, and Mary as she and Elizabeth dream of the new lives growing inside them. How must Sarah have felt, turning Hagar out into the desert? And how must Hagar have felt, traveling from the safety and security of Abrahams land toward an uncertain future? These stories invite us to come to know and appreciate the struggles and triumphs of these womenmothers, daughters, believers, and seekers.« less