Samantha Among the Brethren, Complete

audiobook

Samantha Among the Brethren, Complete

by Marietta Holley

EN·~1 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

SAMANTHA AMONG THE BRETHREN. - BY - “JOSIAH ALLEN'S WIFE”

0:03

(MARIETTA HOLLEY).

0:02

1890

0:09

PREFACE.

4:09

PUBLISHERS' APPENDIX.

1:19:24

Description

In this spirited early‑twentieth‑century narrative, a determined woman engages in a lively conversation with her husband about the place of women within the church. Through witty banter and heartfelt conviction, she challenges the prevailing notion that the “Meeting House” belongs to men, arguing that women have long been the heart of the faith’s foundation. Her reflections draw on biblical imagery, the example of the Mother Church, and the countless women who have labored quietly yet faithfully for the spiritual community.

The story unfolds as she prepares to put her thoughts to paper, intent on confronting the institutional biases that keep women from full participation. While her husband offers a mix of bemusement and caution, she remains resolute, believing that true justice lies in honoring the contributions of women as equal partners in worship. Listeners will be drawn into her earnest quest for recognition and the gentle humor that colors her persuasive appeal.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (80K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

Aug 10, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Marietta Holley

Marietta Holley

1836–1926

A sharp, funny 19th-century American humorist, she used the voice of "Josiah Allen’s Wife" to take on politics, women’s rights, and everyday life. Her books were hugely popular in their time and helped turn satire into a tool for social criticism.

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