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1. 1. Tell Her Story

   How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church

   

   This insightful work delves into the often-overlooked narratives of women in the early Christian church, shedding light on their significant roles and contributions. Through meticulous research and a fresh perspective, the book challenges traditional interpretations, highlighting the diverse and dynamic presence of women in the formative years of Christianity. It invites readers to reimagine the historical landscape, offering a more inclusive understanding of the past and inspiring a deeper appreciation for the voices that have shaped religious history.

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2. 2. Strange Religion

   How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling

   

   An accessible exploration of how the earliest Christian communities defied the religious and social norms of the Roman world by rejecting civic cults and emperor worship, insisting on exclusive allegiance to one God and to Jesus as Lord, and reshaping ethics around holiness, generosity, sexual restraint, and care for the marginalized. Through portraits of everyday life and practices like baptism, table fellowship, and martyrdom, it explains why these believers were deemed subversive and dangerous yet also compelling, tracing how their countercultural habits forged a resilient movement and reflecting on what their “weirdness” might mean for faith and public life today.

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