Protestantism and Women
Women's role in various Protestant churches.
Anne Ayres
A profile of Anne Ayres, founder of the first Episcopalian religius order for women.
A profile of Anne Ayres, founder of the first Episcopalian religius order for women.
Jeanne d'Albret (1528-1572)
A biography of Jeanne d'Albret, ruler of Navarre, and cousin of the French king. Jeanne d'Albret (Jeanne of Navarre) was a Huguenot (Protestant) leader and religious reformer in the 16th century.
A biography of Jeanne d'Albret, ruler of Navarre, and cousin of the French king. Jeanne d'Albret (Jeanne of Navarre) was a Huguenot (Protestant) leader and religious reformer in the 16th century.
Willie Barrow
Willie B. Barrow biography - about Willie Barrow, woman minister, civil rights activist, and Operation PUSH leader.
Willie B. Barrow biography - about Willie Barrow, woman minister, civil rights activist, and Operation PUSH leader.
Mary Baker Eddy
Biography of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science.
Biography of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science.
Mary Baker Eddy Quotes
Quotes by Mary Baker Eddy - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mary Baker Eddy - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Aimee Semple McPherson
Information on Aimee Semple McPherson, a pioneer in Pentecostal religion and center of a kidnapping scandal. A biography and carefully selected Net links for more information.
Information on Aimee Semple McPherson, a pioneer in Pentecostal religion and center of a kidnapping scandal. A biography and carefully selected Net links for more information.
Aimee Semple McPherson Quotes
Quotes by Aimee Semple McPherson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Aimee Semple McPherson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Anna Howard Shaw Quotes
Quotations from Anna Howard Shaw, a physician and minister who was also a prominent woman suffrage activist.
Quotations from Anna Howard Shaw, a physician and minister who was also a prominent woman suffrage activist.
American Girls Through Time and Trial
Study of girls in American history. One unit on an Amish girl. Good reading lists for children and general info too.
Study of girls in American history. One unit on an Amish girl. Good reading lists for children and general info too.
Belton Woman's Commonwealth
A history of the 19th century Wesleyan women's commune in Texas.
A history of the 19th century Wesleyan women's commune in Texas.
Catherine Mumford Booth
A story of the founder of the Salvation Army.
A story of the founder of the Salvation Army.
Debate on Woman Suffrage and the Churches
Transcript of a debate at the NWSA Convention, Washington, D.C., February 17-19, 1886, on a proposal by Elizabeth Cady Stanton that suffragists should work for woman suffrage by lobbying for change within churches.
Transcript of a debate at the NWSA Convention, Washington, D.C., February 17-19, 1886, on a proposal by Elizabeth Cady Stanton that suffragists should work for woman suffrage by lobbying for change within churches.
Elizabeth I: On Religion (1583)
A statement on religion by Queen Elizabeth I of England, in an address to Parliament.
A statement on religion by Queen Elizabeth I of England, in an address to Parliament.
John Knox: First Blast of the Trumpet
"Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women." Writing in 1558, Knox grounds male superiority in Scripture and human nature.
"Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women." Writing in 1558, Knox grounds male superiority in Scripture and human nature.
Monstrous Government of Women
A 1993 defense of John Knox' position: women are by nature 'weaker vessels' and not suited to govern men. Also quotes Calvin on women.
A 1993 defense of John Knox' position: women are by nature 'weaker vessels' and not suited to govern men. Also quotes Calvin on women.
Lottie Moon
Baptist missionary in China for nearly 40 years, her name has been used for Christmas offerings to support foreign missions.
Baptist missionary in China for nearly 40 years, her name has been used for Christmas offerings to support foreign missions.
Salvation Army International Headquarters
On the current website for the religious organization in which many women found a calling, a section on history, including timeline, famous people, and more.
On the current website for the religious organization in which many women found a calling, a section on history, including timeline, famous people, and more.
Anna Howard Shaw
Short bio of Shaw, early woman Methodist minister, suffrage activist, social reformer, with theological and medical degrees.
Short bio of Shaw, early woman Methodist minister, suffrage activist, social reformer, with theological and medical degrees.
Ellen G. White: A Brief Biography
Arthur L. White's biography of this key figure in Seventh-Day Adventist church history.
Arthur L. White's biography of this key figure in Seventh-Day Adventist church history.
Women in America: Religion
Travelers to America in 1820-1842 describe their observations on the relationship of women and religion.
Travelers to America in 1820-1842 describe their observations on the relationship of women and religion.
Ellen G. White Estate
On this site, you'll find the official version of many of White's writings, an official biography, and writings about White and her work, including defenses against common criticisms.
On this site, you'll find the official version of many of White's writings, an official biography, and writings about White and her work, including defenses against common criticisms.