Product Description

Bondi's stories draw readers into theological reflection, helping them to discover their own stories, all stored in the memory of God. "A brave and beautiful book . . . feminist in its articulation of women's courage and empowerment . . . deeply learned in its use of Christian theology, history, and spirituality."--Caroline Walker Bynum, Columbia University.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #74792 in Books
• Published on: 1995-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 205 pages

From Library Journal
Bondi, a professor of church history, shares her own spiritual journey in these lyrical and meditative stories. Here we travel with Bondi as she searches out new meanings for her long-held beliefs in the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection. We accompany her as she learns to pray from the early Syriac Christian theologian Philoxenus of Mabbug, and moments of grace shine through the dark glass of pain she encounters as a woman theologian in a male theological world. Bondi's narrative theology is an intoxicating blend of head and heart. Highly recommended.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

AN INTEGRATION OF SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGY
Roberta Bondi has obvious roots in the wisdom of the Early Church Fathers and Mothers. Yet, her engagement of Saints through the centuries is matched only by an equally deep engagement with her life story. She speaks of ordinary times with an extraordinary vision that uncovers the sacred. Her story invites the reader to look with respect at their own journey. Some authors use profound theoretical constructs, some use personal stories: Dr Bondi is one who does both seamlessly and conveys a conviction that we can do the same.

Powerful, intimate, emotionally & spiritually uplifting
I have read few books that touched me as strongly as this book did. Ms. Bondi is both a skillful storyteller and a courageous woman, willing to share her own deeply personal experiences with the public. I am very grateful for her willingness to take this kind of risk on behalf of others. I can't speak for the author's intent, but my reading of her book gave me a sense of God that enriched my life. In my opinion, these writings have the same feel to them that scripture does - at least, the kind of scripture that brings us closer to God.

Learning from revelation, God is good--not terrifying.
Systematic theology or memoir? Yes. The organization and intent is theological leading us from our existence in God, our humanity, our desire for the good, crucifixion, resurrection, and beyond. The method is to use her own life to lead us through the topics. Bondi suffered from traumatic childhood experiences including bad revival preaching. She was maimed by an image of a wrathful God that demands our sacrifice. Through study, prayer, and revelation, she learns that God, as God and as a human being, came among us to bring us healing....Read Chapter 4 before going to hear any Good Friday or Easter sermons.