James Hankins

Women of the Church

History & Biography

“Christianity has done more to elevate the role of women than any other world religion, and Christian civilization since ancient times has provided a stage on which women could enact their roles in powerful and inspiring ways. Bronwen McShea, the finest Catholic historian of her generation, tells the story of Christian women through the ages with verve, yet in a simple, approachable style. Her book is not a collection of hagiographies but the story of living, breathing women who lived extraordinary lives, putting their faith into action as educators, missionaries, writers, scholars, mystics, abbesses, founders of religious orders, and even rulers of great Christian nations.”