Finding Veronica
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Veronica-Latin Vero Icon, meaning True Image When Lee Ann Thompson found an old letter she wrote to her grandpa at eight years old asking him to think of her as a son, it intrigued her. Why would a girl who grew up in a family that loved her just as much as her three brothers feel compelled to advise her grandpa so? The answer she found led to this book. It examines how the historical and widespread violence and rejection of the feminine character, essence and influence have too often led women to undervalue themselves. This collection brings together diverse voices from the worlds of academia, business, economics, education, health, law and theology. It traces the feminine image across culture and faith so that it can be restored to its rightful place-in both women and men. ?Contributors Owen May writes as a theologian bringing a study taken from the Christian scriptures on biblical equality. Sarah Snyder writes on the uniqueness of the female menstrual cycle and its story in faith, societal and creational life. Joe Banfields deep and discerning chapter challenges previously held theological interpretation of masculinity. Sue Mitchell looks at the Genesis origin narrative to take us on a primal journey of identity and substance regarding the feminine. Rebecca Jackson draws from wide experience as a practitioner working with victims of sexual abuse and emotional neglect. Julie Tomlin takes us deep into the memory of female and feminine experience and our connection to the earth. Dion Johnson writes on the power that women being reconciled to one another can bring, including around race. Gayle Scott looks at our reality in creation, highlighting the moral reciprocity between the land and human beings. Spencer Thompson guides us through the challenging landscape of economic imbalance and broken theories. Laurence Wilkinson focuses on the foundations of English Common Law and whether it can be viewed
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