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Memories Of God [Hardcover]

Roberta C. Bondi (Author)
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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.

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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.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and depressing, April 9 2002
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Joan (Severna Park,, MD USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Memories Of God (Hardcover)
Roberta Bondi is well grounded in theology and church history and she blends wonderfully her personal stories with this knowledge of the faith. What is especially beautiful and moving is her realization of the true meaning of God's love she found in her Aunt Ree and in Mother Jane at the Anglican Benedictine Monastery. Her mother's sacrificial life and valuing of beauty were also ways she began to "know God". The only man who fared well was Richard. What is lacking for me in this book is what we can learn about God from maleness. Her life experiences, especially with teachers, were so cruel. The book becomes bogged down in her depression, and I did too! The repetitiveness of her memories was confusing and unnecessary. Perhaps some editing would help, but then perhaps we do repeat those most memorable stories as we try to make meaning of them!
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5.0 out of 5 stars AN INTEGRATION OF SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGY, Feb 2 1999
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This review is from: Memories Of God (Hardcover)
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, intimate, emotionally & spiritually uplifting, Jan 27 1999
This review is from: Memories Of God (Hardcover)
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.
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