![]() The author’s faith is evident throughout as she includes personal anecdotes in each selection as well as demonstrating as well as she can, the faith of each highlighted woman. ![]() Holmes is the author of Mother to Son: Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope. Particularly those interested in biographies and the lives of black Christian women in US history Christian impact: Join Jasmine on this journey of illuminating these women-God's image-bearers, carved in ebony. Join Jasmine on this journey of illuminating these women-God's image-bearers, carved in ebony. ![]() These historical figures speak to their times but also have much to teach modern women of faith. Carved in Ebonywill take you past the predominantly white, male contributions that seemingly dominate history books and church history to discover how Black women have been some of the main figures in defining the landscape of American history and faith. I particularly enjoyed the author’s own reflections on her life and experiences, upbringing and faith added to every chapter. Using the lives of ten black women (most of them unknow to the average reader), author Jasmine Holmes reflects on the life of each woman and the impact that they had on their world and the repercussions for us today. CARVED IN EBONY hosted by Jasmine Holmes with Abena Ansah-Wright A new podcast from Highest Good Media hosted by Jasmine Holmes with Abena Ansah-Wright delivers bite-sized lessons about Black people’s contributions and the moments rarely explored in American Church History. ![]() ![]() Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader REVIEW INTRODUCTION Title:Ĭarved in ebony: Lessons from the black women who shape us Author: ![]()
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