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Aspire Bible Encourages Women to See Themselves through God’s Eyes
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 14, 2007 – The expression of faith in God among African-American women is stronger than ever. Aspire: The New Women of Color Study Bible, available now from Zondervan, the world’s leading Christian communications company, offers new perspectives and insights that focus God’s Word directly on the world of today’s African-American woman, including modern feminism, leadership responsibilities and family issues.
Aspire updates and expands the features that made its predecessor, The Women of Color Study Bible, a favorite of African-American women. Aspire also adds brand-new features, such as “Notes from God,” “The African Presence,” maps of biblical Africa and “Women of the Bible” profiles, alongside the biblical text to increase readability as well as emphasize ease of use. In addition, the Bible comes in attractive hardcover and Italian Duo-Tone™ designs.
“Aspire: The New Women of Color Study Bible embraces what most African-American women were raised to acknowledge, that women were created for greatness,” said Paul Caminiti, publisher of Bibles at Zondervan. “Aspire recognizes the many significant accomplishments women have made through their faith. This Bible channels the spirit of women as an example of God’s divine creation.”
Under development for two years with literary partner Urban Spirit!, Aspire features the trusted New International Version translation, the most popular modern English translation of the Bible in the world. It was edited by Pastor Katara A. Washington and also features numerous contributions from leading African-American ministers, including Suzan Johnson Cook, Cynthia Hale, Leah Fitchue and Elaine Flake.
Aspire: The New Women of Color Study Bible is currently available in stores.
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