Silent No More
Bible Women Speak Up, A Poetic Meditation
- Arts & Literature
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
Silent No More: Bible Women Speak Up is a collection of 35 persona poems--free-verse, villanelles, sestinas, haikus, reader's theater--in which women of the Bible tell their own stories. The poems reach into the heart of how women in Bible times felt emotionally about their situations. Most are from a time in the women's lives not usually taught in Sunday School or sermons. This poetry book is ideal for use in Bible studies, church settings, devotionals, or individual enjoyment. These poems are good conversation starters to get people digging deeper into the word.
Endorsements (4)
“This vibrant poetry collection begs to be read aloud.”
“With skill and sensitivity, Christine Kohler gives voice to the oft-overlooked women of the Bible. Through a variety of poetic forms, she breathes life into characters commonly relegated to Scripture’s margins. The deep emotion (whether Eve’s lament over Abel’s murder, or Martha’s wonder at her risen brother), the lyrical language, and the shifting voices make this collection worthy of multiple readings and thoughtful discussion. Silent No More is a true gift of the spirit!”
“Whether in, for example, portraying Eve as an anguished mother, or in wishing for a #MeToo movement for Sarai, wife of sex trafficker Abraham, Kohler invites us to reconsider women of the Bible who have been sidelined for millennia in these fresh, relatable, and highly accomplished persona poems. This is a timely and timeless collection sure to provoke discussion.”
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