TY  - BOOK
AU  - Marvin,Frederic Rowland
AU  - Cobbe,Frances Power
TI  - Consecrated Womanhood: A Sermon Preached in the First Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon
AV  - HQ 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Sermons, American
KW  - Women in the Bible
KW  - Women -- Biblical teaching
N1  - Release date is 2015-07-12; Produced by Charlene Taylor, Gerard Arthus, Jude Eylander
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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 that the 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 Through historical references and biblical examples, Marvin promotes the idea that a "consecrated womanhood" reflects a woman's dedication to God and service to humanity, encouraging women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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49427
ER  -