Books by "Barbara W Sommer"
5 books found
The Bible has been written, translated, and interpreted for centuries by men in cultures that were patriarchal. In patriarchy, women are subordinated within the gradations of a hierarchical society. Material on women, therefore has often been misinterpreted or overlooked. In some instances, generic nouns and pronouns in the original languages have been translated into English as masculine words. A careful textual study must be made using all the available tools of biblical scholarship. An accurate understanding of the meaning of words must be sought. Also, readers must try to discern the intentions of the author and try to gain a knowledge of the historical and social background of the biblical material. The demands of God must be distinguished from the demands of a particular culture. The bible as a whole makes it clear that God's people are to bring justice and wholeness to all human beings. the injunctions that degrade women do not provide principles valid for every age of Christianity but instead reflect cultural situations in which men related to women through dominance. The standard for the Christian community today should be the glimmers of female dignity and leadership that shine through the pages of the Bible.
Introduction to Community Oral History
by Mary Kay Quinlan, Nancy MacKay, Barbara W Sommer
2016 · Routledge
The first book of the five-volume Community Oral History Toolkit introduces the field of oral history, sets the stage for an oral history project and offers a theoretical basis for the practical steps outlined in the remaining volumes.
Interviewing in Community Oral History
by Mary Kay Quinlan, Nancy MacKay, Barbara W Sommer
2016 · Routledge
Packed with instructive case studies, practical examples, and expert advice, the fourth book in the five-volume Community Oral History Toolkit guides the interviewer through all the steps from the interview preparation through the follow-up.
After the Interview in Community Oral History
by Nancy MacKay, Mary Kay Quinlan, Barbara W Sommer
2016 · Routledge
The final book of the five-volume Community Oral History Toolkit explains the importance of processing and archiving oral histories, takes the reader through all the steps required for good archiving and concluding the project, and gives examples of creative ways community projects have used oral histories.
The American Indian Oral History Manual
by Charles E. Trimble, Barbara W. Sommer, Mary Kay Quinlan
2016 · Routledge
Oral history is a widespread and well-developed research method in many fields—but the conduct of oral histories of and by American Indian peoples has unique issues and concerns that are too rarely addressed. This essential guide begins by differentiating between the practice of oral history and the ancient oral traditions of Indian cultures, detailing ethical and legal parameters, and addressing the different motivations for and uses of oral histories in tribal, community, and academic settings. Within that crucial context, the authors provide a practical, step-by-step guide to project planning, equipment and budgets, and the conduct and processing of interviews, followed by a set of examples from a variety of successful projects, key forms ready for duplication, and the Oral History Association Evaluation Guidelines. This manual is the go-to text for everyone involved with oral history related to American Indians.