{"product_id":"9780835811491","title":"In the Sanctuary of Women: A Companion for Reflection and Prayer","description":"\u003cp\u003eCome spend some time in the sanctuary of women, an often-ignored space in Jewish and Christian history. This devotional book for women highlights six women from around the world and across the centuries, inviting us to discover what their lives tell us about God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJan Richardson, a gifted poet, artist, and author, believes it is essential for women to listen to one another's wisdom and bring the fullness of their lives, with all the wonders and messiness, into their prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Sanctuary of Women\u003c\/em\u003e gathers together these women from scripture and history:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEve\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrigid of Kildare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe desert mothers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHildegard of Bingen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHarriet Powers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Woman of the Song of Songs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach chapter becomes its own sanctuary, with one of the women serving as a companion as you contemplate the theme that her life offers. Throughout the readings Richardson weaves her own stories, poetry, prayers, and blessings. Midway through each chapter, a section called \"The Secret Room\" gives you a chance to pause and reflect on unexpected insights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the book daily will carry you through six months, or you can dip into the readings as you wish. An invitation into reflection and prayer alone or in the company of others, \u003cem\u003eIn the Sanctuary of Women\u003c\/em\u003e is a book to treasure and to share with the women and the men in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112584954096,"sku":"9780835811491","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780835811491_p0.jpg?v=1763753738","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780835811491","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}