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Elesha Coffman is associate editor of Christian History.

Women in Scripture and Noble Daughters can be purchased at Amazon.com other book retailers.More Christian History, including a listing of events that occurred this week in the church's past, is available at ChristianHistory.net. You may also wish to subscribe to the illustrated quarterly print magazine.For Christian History's take on topics covered in these books, see issue 17: Women in the Early Church and issue 30: Women in the Medieval Church, both available in the Christian History Store.Mary Ann Jeffreys, former Christian History Editorial Administrator, writes a " Women in History" column for Crosswalk.com.Christian History Corner appears every Friday at ChristianityToday.com. Previous Christian History Corners include:A Cure for Cliophobia | While not for "dummies" or "complete idiots," a new guide introduces church history to the beginner. (July 14, 2000) New Stabs at Old Wounds | Why Northern Ireland doesn't always love a parade. (July 7, 2000) Camp Fire | The earliest recorded Methodist camp meeting in America took place 200 years ago this week. (June 30, 2000) For Better or Worse | The diaries of a frontier missionary couple reveal starkly differing perspectives. (June 23, 2000) Like Father, Like Son | The Mather men followed the faith—and career paths—of their fathers. (June 16, 2000) Agent of Grace | PBS's Bonhoeffer film shows us a theologian in action. (June 9, 2000) Revive Us Again | Two recently translated books recount searches for recapturing Pentecost. (June 2, 2000) Asking the Wrong Questions | The Christian History staff's field trip to see the Dead Sea Scrolls (May 19, 2000) Glorified Gore | The early church wouldn't have been pleased with Gladiator (May 12, 2000) Maniac or Martyr? | Two centuries after his birth, John Brown remains a divisive figure (May 5, 2000) Dietrich's Friend Eberhard | A fellow resister of the Nazis, editor, and biographer dies half a century after his subject and companion (April 28, 2000)

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July (Web-only) 2000, Vol. 44