Sarah Laughed

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Author

Vanessa L. Ochs

Publication

2005 - McGraw-Hill, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

58,250 words, Guess

Page Count

233 pages

Physical Format

E-book

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL24287495M
ISBN-139780071402903
OCLC Control Number54768168
OCLC Control Numbersarahlaughedmode00ochs
Library of Congress Control Number2004005352

and 1 more

OverDriveD05FF99C-F817-4F1C-8186-57E6CCEFB1F5

Classifications

LCCBS580.S25 O25 2005
DDC221.9/22/082

Description

Lessons and rituals from the women of the Bible, connecting contemporary women with their sacred stories.In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life. Intimate, familiar, and wise, the heroines in Sarah Laughed are revealed to be inspiring role models for women today. From Eves rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anger of Job's wife, each woman's story is retold in imaginative prose and accompanied by real-life rituals that you can perform at home, gaining insight into:Finding inner wisdomSpeaking the true self Being a good friendMaintaining romantic partnershipsRaising a familyLetting go of childrenFeeling blessed with a life well lived And much more