Mothers of the Church: The Witness of Early Christian Women will reinforce Catholics understanding of the part played by women in the early Church. Drawing upon a wide spectrum of sources, it illustrates the many kinds of women that left their mark on sacred history by responding to God s call. Whether they were martyrs, abbesses, mothers, desert solitaries, or managers of large family businesses, these women s stories will encourage you and deepen your faith.

Each chapter features a concise biography that is supplemented by quotes from the Fathers writings concerning the woman in question, poetry concerning her, and other ancient testimonials.

The Mothers of the Church include:

Holy Women of the New Testament

--St. Blandina

--St. Perpetua and St. Felicity

--St. Helena

--St. Thecla

--St. Agnes of Rome

--St. Macrina

--Proba the Widow

--St. Marcella

--St. Paula

--St. Eustochium

--St. Monica

--Egeria the Tourist

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Bailey, Christopher