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The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible

by Joan D. Chittister · 1999

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Looking deeply into biblical stories of female friendships in order to extract greater truths, this compelling work explores the sacred dimension of friendship through the lenses of faith, tradition, and scripture, revealing the often overlooked voices and experiences of women in the Old and New Testaments. (Social Issues)

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adult
Length
short · 112 pages

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