
Reclaiming Eve
The Identity and Calling of Women in the Kingdom of God
by Carla Sunberg, Jamie Wright, Suzanne Burden
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Pub Date Feb 01 2014 | Archive Date May 26 2014
Nazarene Publishing House | Beacon Hill Press
Description
"For many of us, it is Eve's sin that defines her. . . Truly when the church focuses the entire problem of sin and the destruction of relationships on women, we have a problem."
As a woman, do you sometimes feel inferior, resigned to a self-image that seems second-best? Do you feel strong in your faith but wonder, how does God see me? Do you look around and realize you don't fit into a typical mold? Every daughter of Eve faces an identity crisis at some time in her life. And many of us wonder where we fit in on a regular basis.
While writing Reclaiming Eve, authors Suzanne Burden, Carla Sunberg, and Jamie Wright set out to discover what scripture says about every woman's identity. What they uncovered will help women, no matter their stage in life, find freedom to become all they can be in God's kingdom.
Whether you feel discouraged and damaged or desire a greater understanding of your spiritual condition, this book will help you embrace your identity as one reclaimed by Jesus Christ. Learn not only how to live, but thrive as a child of God and a daughter of Eve.
Advance Praise
“The Adam and the Ezer”—a great name for a book, a fairy tale, even a movie. But this theme of Reclaiming Eve is no fairy tale. It is a grand and powerful story of God’s plan—for women in His Kingdom, for an amazing alliance between His sons and daughters, for living out the redemption and restoration purchased by Jesus. Suzanne, Carla and Jamie have woven together their stories and the stories of other ezers to portray what can happen when God’s children live out who God made them to be, working together to do the Kingdom work He has given them.”
Judy Douglass
Director of Women’s Resources, Cru Board member, Synergy Women’s Network, Redbud Writers Guild
“Reclaiming Eve offers an insightful walk from the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane. Sprinkled with personal stories from three authors of varying ages, women at every stage of life will gain valuable perspective and practical ways to reclaim their identity in Christ. Whether you’re looking for a book to read individually or one you can discuss with a group, Reclaiming Eve stirs up great food for reflection and discussion.”
Marian V. Liautaud, editor of Today’s Christian Woman and author of The War on Women: The World’s Worst Holocaust, and How Christians Are Saving One Girl at a Time
“With cohesive thinking and Scriptural exposition, Burden, Sunberg, and Wright lay out a compelling and exhilarating picture of God’s best for women in a world and church that has limited and undercut the fullness of what God first intended. This is a book about wholeness and freedom in a broken and constrained world. God has created us all—men and women—to walk in balanced wholeness. And He has provided the fullness of the gospel to allow us to restore the imbalance. This insightful read helps women to embrace their identity and both women and men to live as equals who complement one another.”
Kevin Mannoia
Azusa Pacific University, Founder Wesleyan Holiness Consortium
“This is a refreshing look at God’s original intentions for all His daughters. It provides a fascinating journey into the meaning of the first words in scripture used to describe God’s purpose for women. As ezers, we are strong and powerful created to be God’s reflection in the world. This book will counter any residual belief that women are to sit quietly by watching others serve.”
Aletha Hinthorn
Director of Come to the Fire, Founder of Women Alive Ministries
“Kudos to Burden, Sunberg, & Wright for giving us their special gifts of insight into the role of women and their own self-understanding in our contemporary world. They bring to the task a wide range of experience (including crosscultural), a strong faith in the Gospel, and in-depth Biblical study. Then they deftly use specific illustrations of the implications and applications of the truths they have discovered. The memorable use of the Hebrew word for 'helper' coupled with 'image-bearer' language sets the stage for a solid contribution to understanding and practice.”
Dr. Morris Weigelt, professor emeritus of New Testament and Spiritual Formation at Nazarene Theological Seminary
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Reclaiming Eve' and wish it could have been available earlier in my life. This book definitely inspires women to confidently and Biblically allow God to 'unfreeze' them in reclaiming their identity as women created and restored in God's image, and to rest in God's plan for their lives and ministry."
Dr. Nina Gunter
General Superintendent Emeritus, Church of the Nazarene
“While reading Reclaiming Eve, there were many times when I wished I had the opportunity to sit around a table with the three authors discussing the “hot topics” they addressed. It would be just like on the television show “The View” where the women passionately state and defend their positions, sometimes talking over one another in their excitement to be heard. I had relevant personal stories I wanted to share. The content of the book and the excellent intriguing questions following each chapter will spark meaningful discussions in any small group that reads it. The conversational writing style coupled with many engaging, creative illustrations guarantees the book will be read from cover to cover.
The authors don’t shy away from any of the controversial issues that continue to surround the debate over women’s identity, role, or calling. They ground their perspective in a solid biblical framework with plentiful references to the Holy Spirit. Reclaiming Eve is a valuable reference for understanding the equality God intends for men and women.”
Rev. Dr. Susie C. Stanley
Founder and Executive Director, Wesleyan/
Holiness Women Clergy, Intl. 1991-2006
“This is a watershed book that should have been written many years ago. But it is here today! I believe it is here today for the thousands of women God is calling into all walks of life. It is also for all the men God is calling in various places. It is God’s call today to His Church for men and women in bringing the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven. The writers have captured the principles in contemporary stories. Every woman reading this can find her story imbedded and also can find “the strong power” within to be lived out as God intended. This book is an “Unleashing Moment” for the Church of the 21st Century.”
Jo Anne Lyon
General Superintendent
The Wesleyan Church
“The authors write, ‘..this woman has been following me all my life!’ No kidding! The reputation of Eve has trailed after us all, holding onto our ankles, pulling us back from what God has always had in mind for us to pursue and become: his free women! In Reclaiming Eve, you’ll find solid biblical thinking to help you shake off false mythology about womanhood and grab hold of much-needed freedom to embrace your destiny as God’s woman. Pick up this book, throw off the ‘old’ and live out your influence!”
Elisa Morgan
Speaker, Author, She Did What She Could and The Beauty of Broken
Publisher, FullFill, www.fullfill.org
www.elisamorgan.com
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EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9780834132825 |
PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
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