Pastrix

the cranky, beautiful faith of a sinner & saint

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Nadia Bolz-Weber: Pastrix (2013, Jericho Books)

206 pages

English language

Published Nov. 14, 2013 by Jericho Books.

ISBN:
978-1-4555-2708-3
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OCLC Number:
827082756

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"Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term 'pastrix' (pronounced 'pas-triks,' a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith"--Dust jacket flap.

Bolz-Weber reclaims the term "pastrix," used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors. Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, a former stand-up comic, Bolz-Weber sure as hell didn't consider herself to be religious leader material-- until the day she ended up leading a friend's funeral, surrounded by fellow alcoholics, depressives, and cynics. She realized: these were her people. Maybe she was meant to be their pastor.

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General note: While I think this book is awesome, if swearing in a Christian book offends you, think about steering clear.

Earlier this year I came across something about Nadia Bolz-Weber from a link on a blog that I read. Her story intrigued me, so when I heard about this book I was interested in reading it.

One of the things I have learned in my Christian walk is that grace is a very messy thing, that forgiving people and loving them in spite of their failing is very hard. She raises the bar big-time on that, reminding me that as good I think that I am doing on loving and forgiving, I can always go farther.

This book challenges me a lot.

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Subjects

  • Women clergy
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
  • Clergy
  • Recovering alcoholics
  • Lutheran Church
  • Biography

Places

  • United States