Macrina of Cappadocia - Christian Biographies for Young Readers (Carr)

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Carr, Simonetta

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9798886861556

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Reformation Heritage Books

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Hardcover

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Christian Biographies for Young Readers

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Born in 347 in Cappadocia, Macrina is remembered by Christians everywhere as an example of faith, love, and wisdom. While she is not as well known as her brothers Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nyssa, this woman theologian of the early church made important contributions to Christian practice and thought. With her family, Macrina led the way in condemning slavery and addressing the needs of the poor. Her instruction of her brothers shaped their understanding so that they, in turn, helped formulate what we believe today about the Trinity. Macrina’s story introduces us to this revolutionary family of the fourth century whose lives still touch Christians today.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: A Christian Family in Trying Times
Chapter 2: Parent, Teacher, and Friend
Chapter 3: Uncommon Charity
Chapter 4: Facing Opposition
Chapter 5: Like a Seed
Chapter 6: Remembering Macrina
Timeline
Did You Know?
Macrina's Last Prayer
Acknowledgements

Endorsements

“A really excellent introduction to an amazing female saint from the fourth century. Simonetta Carr gives a very personal feel for Macrina, as well as being theologically and historically rich!”
—John Behr, Regius Chair of Humanity, University of Aberdeen; and author of numerous works on patristics

“I have been reading and teaching Gregory of Nyssa’s marvelous and warmhearted memoir of his sister, Macrina, for many years now. Her story is increasingly known to scholars who study Christianity in the late Roman Empire but hardly known at all to other Christians. So I heartily welcome this superb book by Simonetta Carr that will make her story known to multitudes of children and hopefully also their parents. Capturing the stories of fourth- and fifth-century Christians for modern-day readers is not at all easy, but Simonetta's study of Macrina hits all the right buttons!”
—Michael A. G. Azad Haykin, professor of church history, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“In this beautifully illustrated biography, Simonetta Carr narrates the life and legacy of Macrina so compellingly that both children and adults will be informed and inspired. This book handles ancient sources with careful wisdom, attends with adroit and faithful perspective the contexts and voices of the fourth century, and presents Macrina—and her family and friends—in a way that conveys God’s sustaining grace in every generation.”
—Megan DeVore, professor of church history and early Christian studies, School of Theology, Colorado Christian University

About the Author and Illustrator

Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she homeschooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband, Thomas, and family. She is a member at Christ United Reformed Church, Santee, California.

Matt Abraxas has traveled from California to France, studying different approaches to art. He enjoys creating and teaching art and currently exhibits his work at the SmithKlein Gallery in Boulder, Colorado. Matt lives with his wife, Rebecca, and two sons, Zorba and Rainer, in Lafayette, Colorado.