Giving Birth: Reclaiming Biblical Metaphor for Pastoral PracticeWestminster John Knox Press, 01/01/1994 - 226 من الصفحات The birth of a child is important in the lives of women, families, and communities. It can also be a vital force to churches in providing them with a model for strength, endurance, and compassion, says Margaret Hammer. Despite a wealth of fascinating material, childbearing is an underdeveloped theme in theology and ministry. Hammer intends to remedy that with this fascinating book. |
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Why? | 17 |
The Blessing of Procreation Reconsidered | 85 |
Divinity and Demons | 104 |
Reforming Conceptions of Childbirth | 126 |
Birthing in a New Era | 153 |
Birthing Ministry | 178 |
Reclaiming God Our Mother | 201 |
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