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The Friendship of Women : The Hidden Tradition of the Bible - Joan Chittister

The Friendship of Women

The Hidden Tradition of the Bible

By: Joan Chittister

Paperback | 3 April 2006

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The Friendship of Women explores the sacred dimension of friendship through the lens of faith, tradition, scripture, and the social sciences. It reveals the often-overlooked voices and experiences of women in the Bible such women as Lydia, Prisca, Deborah, and Phoebe; Esther, Martha, Veronica, and Elizabeth; Ruth, Anne, Miriam, and Mary Magdalene.

About the Author

Joan D. Chittister is an internationally known writer and lecturer, and the executive director of Benetvision, a resource and research center for contemporary spirituality. She is the past president of the Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. She is the author of "In the Heart of the Temple," "Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope," and "Wisdom Distilled from the Daily." She lives in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Industry Reviews
"For Joan Chittister, defiance is a form of obedience. And silence in the face of injustice is a sin." --"USA Today"
"Joan Chittister reminds us that we have a religious duty to question any authority, however august, and to overturn the idols of orthodoxy." --Karen Armstrong, author, "A History of God" and "Islam"
"Joan Chittister's spiritual vision for today's world is profound and prophetic." --"Spirituality & Health" magazine

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