Consecrated Womanhood by Frederic Rowland Marvin
"Consecrated Womanhood" by Frederic Rowland Marvin is a sermon written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significant themes surrounding the role and dignity of women, particularly in the context of Christian faith and society. The text offers a counter-narrative to traditional views that often relegated women to subordinate roles, instead emphasizing their contributions and the inherent strength found within biblical depictions of womanhood. In this sermon, Marvin argues thatthe Bible presents a progressive view of women, showcasing examples of powerful female figures such as Deborah, Miriam, and Esther, who played crucial roles in history and spirituality. He contends that women's contributions in both sacred and secular realms are often overlooked, and he calls for a reevaluation of their status in society, especially within the church. The text encourages women to embrace their rightful place as leaders, nurturers, and active participants in both religious and social spheres. Through historical references and biblical examples, Marvin promotes the idea that a "consecrated womanhood" reflects a woman's dedication to God and service to humanity, encouraging women to rise to their potential in various aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marvin, Frederic Rowland, 1847-1918 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Cobbe, Frances Power, 1822-1904 |
| Title | Consecrated Womanhood A Sermon Preached in the First Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor, Gerard Arthus, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Sermons, American |
| Subject | Women in the Bible |
| Subject | Women -- Biblical teaching |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49427 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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