Most of the women described in this study were atypical biblical women.

A compelling handbook for pastors, counselors, and adult discussion groups, this book deals honestly and openly with the cultural and human issues surrounding death.

Compares the historical backgrounds, childhoods, later lives, personal conduct, and social teachings of the two religious figures, as well as the way they are described in the Scriptures

" "In this overview, Phipps points out that "mandatory celibacy is relatively new-fangled, having appeared during the last half of the church's existence.

Draws on newly available material to consider Darwin's personal religious beliefs, profiling him as a man from a specific time in history struggling to harmonize his spiritual worldviews with his scientific findings. Original.