Claiming the call to preach. Four female pioneers of preaching in nineteenth-century America. By Donna Giver-Johnston. p. xviii + 321 incl. 2 ills. Oxford–New York: Oxford University Press, 2021. £64. 978 0 19 757637 3

Mélena Laudig

doi:10.1017/s0022046925102078

January 1, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Claiming the call to preach. Four female pioneers of preaching in nineteenth-century America. By Donna Giver-Johnston. p. xviii + 321 incl. 2 ills. Oxford–New York: Oxford University Press, 2021. £64. 978 0 19 757637 3

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The aim is to examine the roles and contributions of four female preachers in the context of nineteenth-century America.
Biographical analysis of four significant female figures in preaching.
Historical contextualization within American religious movements.
Examination of personal sermons and writings.
Highlighted the societal challenges faced by female preachers.
Showed increased acceptance of women in preaching roles over time.
Demonstrated the lasting influence of these pioneers on modern religious practices.

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This volume explores the contributions of four female pioneers in preaching, highlighting their impact on religious history.

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Claiming the call to preach. Four female pioneers of preaching in nineteenth-century America. By Donna Giver-Johnston. p. xviii + 321 incl. 2 ills. Oxford–New York: Oxford University Press, 2021. £64. 978 0 19 757637 3 - Volume 77 Issue 1

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