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Women's Speaking Justified: Paul Anderson in Conversation About 17th Century Quaker Advocacy for Women in Ministry
Mon, Mar 09
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On March 9 at 7:00 PM Eastern, Paul Anderson will introduce his newly updated edition of Margaret Fell’s Women’s Speaking Justified, a bold 17th-century defense of women in ministry. Translating and annotating Fell’s pamphlet into modern English, Anderson brings fresh clarity to a foundational text!


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Mar 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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In time for Women's History Month, join us for our first event in our "Constellation of Witness" series, a timely and deeply rooted conversation about Quaker Margaret Fell’s groundbreaking 17th-century pamphlet, Women’s Speaking Justified. Recently translated into modern English and newly introduced and annotated by Paul Anderson, this historic defense of women’s public ministry speaks with striking relevance to the Church today. The new book can be purchased here with a 25% off coupon for paperback or hardcover versions from Barclay Press for all who register to this talk! Check your email for both the Zoom link to the event and your coupon!
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Written in 1666, Fell’s pamphlet is one of the earliest and most sustained biblical arguments for women’s preaching and leadership. Drawing on Scripture with theological clarity and spiritual authority, Fell insists that when the Spirit calls, the Church must not silence the voice, whether it…