Inhalt - Daughters of God (1998)

Daughters of God (1998)

• Information about this Book
• A Word to the Reader
• Chapter 1—The Lord Calls Women to His Service
  • Women As Christian Laborers
• Chapter 2—Women of Note in the Old Testament
  • Eve, Mother of All
  • Sarah, Wife of Abraham, Mother of Nations
  • Rebekah
  • Jochebed, Mother of Moses
  • Miriam, Sister of Moses
  • Zipporah, Wife of Moses
  • Rahab
  • Deborah
  • Hannah, Mother of Samuel
  • Abigail
  • Huldah, the Prophetess
  • Esther
• Chapter 3—Women of Note in the New Testament
  • Elisabeth, Mother of John the Baptist
  • Mary, the Mother of Jesus
  • Mary and Martha
  • The Samaritan Woman
  • The Woman Who Touched the Hem of Jesus’ Garment
  • Peter’s Mother-in-Law
  • The Canaanitish Woman
  • The Mother of James and John
  • The Widow of Nain
  • Women at the Cross
  • Women at the Tomb of Jesus
  • Women Who Followed Jesus
  • Dorcas
  • Lydia
  • Priscilla
  • Anna the Prophet
  • Pilate’s Wife
• Chapter 4—Bible Study and Prayer Essential
  • Study the Word
  • Prayer
• Chapter 5—Women as Teachers
  • All Who Teach to Have a Close Connection With God
  • Schools to Reflect the Order of Heaven
  • “Nicest Work” Ever Given to Humans
  • Teachers Are Truly Missionaries
  • Sarah Peck Called to Teach
• Chapter 6—Women as Physicians
  • Women to Treat Women; Men to Treat Men
  • Childbirth
  • Dr. Patience Bourdeau
  • Dr. Julia A. White
• Chapter 7—Women’s Role in Soul-Winning Ministry
  • Women Can Reach a Class That Men Cannot Reach
  • Visiting and Follow-up Work Essential
  • An Army for the Lord
• Chapter 8—“The Labourer Is Worthy of His Hire”
  • Letter to Capt. Henry Norman
• Chapter 9—Neighborhood Ministry
  • All to Have a Part in the Work of God
  • Coworkers With God
  • Let the Youth Be Trained to Serve Others
  • A Missionary Letter to Maria Chase
• Chapter 10—Temperance Work
  • Our Relationship to the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
  • Mrs. S.M.I. Henry, Leader of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
  • Seeds of Truth Can Be Sown in WCTU
  • Death of Mrs. S.M.I. Henry Brings a Real Loss to the Cause of God
• Chapter 11—“Go Ye Into All The World”
  • Literature Work
  • Special Work For the Old and Neglected
  • True Missionary Spirit Essential
  • Missionaries Must Be Committed to the Work
• Chapter 12—Self-respect
  • Loving Others, Loving Oneself
  • A Letter of Encouragement
• Chapter 13—The Influence of Christian Women
  • Influence of the Christian Woman’s Dress
• Chapter 14—The Christian Woman Is Modest at All Times
  • Give a Good Example in Dress
  • Letter of Counsel to Addie Walling
• Chapter 15—Balance in the Life
  • Balance Necessary in Every Phase of Life
  • Balance in Time Management Necessary
  • Self-Improvement
  • Letter to a Self-Centered Woman
• Chapter 16—Health, Exercise, and Healthful Living
  • Exercise Essential
  • Pure Water One of Heaven’s Blessings
  • Ellen White Insisted on Following Health Principles in Her Home
• Chapter 17—Marriage, Home, Family
  • Marriage
  • Take Care in Choosing a Life Companion
  • When Problems Arise
  • Invite the Softening, Subduing Spirit of God to Settle Differences
  • Courtship and Marriage Serious Step
  • Families
  • Hospitality in the Home
• Chapter 18—Mothers
  • A Mother’s Source of Strength
  • Some Wise Counsel to Children
  • Children’s Responsibility to Care for an Elderly Mother
• Chapter 19—Responsibilities of Parenthood
  • Traits of Character Are Passed Along in Children
  • Teach Children to Form Good Habits
  • Parents Can Be Too Indulgent
• Chapter 20—A Knowledge of Practical Duties of Life
  • Useful Employment Essential
  • The Value of Practical Education
  • All, Even Women, Should Learn a Trade
  • Women of Sharp Intellect Needed to Manage Business
• Chapter 21—When Sorrow Comes
  • Illness
  • Death of a Husband
  • Widowhood
  • Death of a Child
  • Death of a Friend
• Chapter 22—Woman to Woman
  • Seek Out Those Who Are Lonely
  • Our Will and Our Way Should Be Submitted to God
  • God Will Hear Us
  • Prayer for Service
• Appendix A—At Simon’s House
• Appendix B—The Public Ministry of Ellen G. White
• Appendix C—Exhibits Relating to the Ordination of Women
  • From the Lifetime and Experience of Ellen G. White
  • Conclusion
• Appendix D—Use of the Tithe
• Appendix E—James and Ellen White’s Relationship
  • James and Ellen White
• Letters (Written May 10, 12, 16, and 17, 1876)
  • The Setting of the Letters