The Church In Her House: A Feminist Emancipatory Prayer Book for Christian Communities

by Procter-Smith, Marjorie

• ISBN13: 9780829817010
• ISBN10: 0829817018
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-30
• Publisher: Pilgrim Pr

Summary

This book takes its name from the historically contested Christian Testament references to house churches led by women; the biblical house of Wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 9: 1-5; and the home of Mary and Martha of Bethany. It is a workbook, resource, and guide intended for Christian communities and individuals who want to plan and design Christian feminist liturgies for women's groups, Bible study groups, and ecumenical women's gatherings as well as one's congregation, community, and personal prayer life. Includes helpful examples of model prayers, practices and liturgies.

Author Biography

Marjorie Procter-Smith is the LeVan Professor of Preaching and Worship at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.

Table of Contents

Path-ways and Signposts	p. 1
Patterns	p. 17
Places	p. 31
Things	p. 49
Bodies	p. 63
Sound	p. 83
Speaking and Listening to the Holy: Prayer	p. 103
Speaking and Listening to the Holy: Scripture	p. 125
Seasons and Events	p. 143
Entering into Community	p. 175
Meals	p. 191
Healing	p. 211
Notes	p. 227
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