(A)Typical Woman
Free, Whole, and Called in Christ
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Pub Date Jan 31 2019 | Archive Date Jan 05 2019
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Description
Seeking to rediscover the full reality of what it means to be female, this book looks to God’s Word as the foundation to help Christian women to live out their callings as free and authentic members of Christ's mission.
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Advance Praise
“God is calling Christian women not to be typical, but to be faithful, joyful, and fruitful—in a hundred significant good works prepared before the universe existed. Abigail Dodds is a proven voice for truth among today’s cacophony of counsel for women. Her passion is that women love being God-centered, Christ-exalting, Bible-saturated women. This is not the portrait of womanhood painted by the world. Therefore, she is not calling for something easy, but something courageous. I hope you consider her challenge.”
—John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God
“(A)Typical Woman reminds readers to break the mold of Christian stereotypes while resisting the untrue, pliable ideas of the world. This was a deep, thought-provoking read that challenges us to find our identity in Christ alone.”
—Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Cofounders, Risen Motherhood
“Abigail Dodds presents a gospel-centered and gospel-saturated approach to the topic of womanhood. She points women to our identity in Christ and encourages, challenges, and exhorts us to live in light of our union with Christ. This book is for any woman in any season.”
—Kristin Schmucker, Founder and CEO, The Daily Grace Co.; Bible study author
“I believe every Christian woman will benefit from reading (A)Typical Woman. In it, Abigail Dodds gently corrects false beliefs about womanhood, encouraging us to embrace God’s true design for Christian women by centering our entire person around Christ. Dodds’s words refreshed and encouraged me not only to embrace but to actually enjoy my design as a woman of God.”
—Hunter Beless, Host, Journeywomen podcast
“Our generation suffers from amnesia. We don’t remember who we are or why we were created, and that is why, sadly, we have settled for a distorted reality. This book is an elixir against the terrible disease that causes us to forget who we are as women and what our womanhood is really about. I invite you to read it to discover the truth or to remember it. This book is a timely reminder of truth to women living in a forgetful generation. In (A)Typical Woman, Abigail Dodds’s words are filled with truth, grace, and great insight.”
—Betsy Gómez, Blogger, Revive Our Hearts Hispanic Outreach
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781433562693 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Suzanne K, Reviewer
This book is simply fantastic. I have many books on the subject of Biblical womanhood and many either glorify womanhood excessively or belittle it. However this book truly gets back to scripture to discuss what the role of a woman really is. So often in Churches there are so many man made 'rules' as to what women can and cant do however this book constantly looks to scripture in all areas of a women's life, including married, single and working. I found chapter 16 particularly encouraging and thought provoking where the author discusses our freedom in Christ. She comments "free women who do good works out of the freedom they have in Christ to enjoy life in Christ with their work." A must read for all those who constantly try to live up to the idea of being the perfect Christian women and for anyone who wants to know what the Bible really has to say on Biblical Womanhood. A MUST read!
Megan O, Librarian
(A)Typical Woman is an in-depth study into what it means to be a Christian woman and how we bear the image of God. I appreciate the amount of Scripture used in this book to back up her arguments! I look forward to reading more from this author.
Cate H, Reviewer
This is a great book about Gospel-centered womanhood! The author speaks truth without being legalistic. There's such freedom in her words about mothering, marriage, single living, working life and more. I was so inspired to start living life rooted in Christ!
Jeanie S, Reviewer
May you find your deepest delight in being what He made you and being found in the One who saved you. There is more joy to unearth and more good to unleash and more comfort to take hold in the Savior who dwells inside you than this finite fallen world can contain. May you, no matter your circumstance or condition, unashamedly receive the gift of being a Christian woman.
Christ, be with me.
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me
Christ beneath me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ where I lie,
Christ where I sit,
Christ where I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that see me
Christ in every ear that hears me.
With the issues of gender identity roles, sexuality, and the church, it can be a confusing time. I hope young Christian women will take hold of this book and taste and see that the Lord is good. That he created you as woman in his image. Maybe you have a misconception of what submission is or maybe you see the bible as sexist. When read in context, there is more much more and Abigail Dodds brings the context to light.
The bible does not say that that wives need to be the June Cleaver but it does say we need to cleave to Him and his word. The bible has many strong women that fought, that stood for righteousness, and knew the God of Israel. It is important that we do not see God in our story but we see Him in his story of redemption. I highly recommend.
A Special Thank you to Crossway Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
Deon V, Reviewer
Best book I have read on Biblical womanhood. Abigail Dobbs asks some challenging questions. This book is filled with Biblical truths about womanhood. I felt like the author was writing as a friend looking in and giving me the push and hope that I need.
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