THE UNTOLD STORIES OF

THE Black CHRISTIAN Women who Shaped us

While history books may have forgotten these women, their stories teach us so much about what it means to be modern women of faith.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Through the research and reflections of author Jasmine L. Holmes, you will be inspired by what each of these exceptional women can teach us about the intersections of faith and education, birth, privilege, opportunity, and so much more.
Carved in Ebony will take you past the predominantly white, male contributions that seemingly dominate history books and church history to discover how Black women have been some of the main figures in defining the landscape of American history and faith.

LEARN ABOUT BLACK WOMEN WHO SERVED GOD IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS

    ELIZABETH FREEMAN
    NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS
    MARIA FEARING
    CHARLOTTE FORTEN GRIMKÉ
    SARAH MAPPS DOUGLASS
    SARA GRIFFITH STANLEY
    AMANDA BERRY SMITH
    LUCY CRAFT LANEY
    MARIA STEWART
    FRANCES ELLEN WATKINS HARPER

These names may not be familiar, but each one of these women was a shining beacon of devotion in a world that did not value their lives.

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THIS BOOK IS AN UNAPOLOGETIC REJOICING IN THE FACT THAT GOD CHOSE TO MAKE EACH WOMAN PROFILED IN THIS BOOK BOTH BLACK AND FEMALE FOR HIS GLORY. AND IT WAS GOOD.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jasmine L. Holmes

Jasmine L. Holmes is the author of Mother to Son: Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope. She is also a contributing author for Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Our Identity in Christ and His Testimonies and My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. She and her husband, Phillip, are parenting three young sons. They attend Redeemer Church, PCA in Jackson, Mississippi.

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    Carved in Ebony Timeline + Explainer Video will cover the life of each of the women in the book, including ministry milestones as well as major events in U.S. history that occurred during their lifetime.
    $10 discount code to the Carved in Ebony online store
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PRAISE FOR CARVED IN EBONY

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    “Carved in Ebony introduces the stories of Black women that for too long have been untold. With unapologetic conviction and vulnerable eloquence, Jasmine shows how their faith and steadfast purposefulness indelibly shaped our nation and world. You will be both inspired and challenged to continue the legacy these women began.”

    Elizabeth WoodsonINSTITUTE CLASSES AND CURRICULUM DIRECTOR, THE VILLAGE CHURCH

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    “What a gift this book you hold in your hands will be to you! Jasmine has a way of teaching you a history lesson you never knew you needed, while also pointing you to a God who deeply cares for his children. I love God more now that I know these ladies in this book, and I suspect you will as well!”

    Jamie IveyBESTSELLING AUTHOR AND HOST OF THE HAPPY HOUR WITH JAMIE IVEY PODCAST

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    “Books are meant to shape us. While reading Carved in Ebony, I imagined that I was joining Jasmine Holmes on a journey looking at old truths with fresh eyes. After I was done, I realized that Jasmine wasn’t just using her pen to tell a story. She was using it as a chisel. My faith and confidence in the goodness of God has been refined and polished as a result of seeing God’s faithfulness in the lives of these women. I can’t wait to witness the other statues she sculpts when other people get their hands on this book.”

    John OnwuchekwaPASTOR OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH AND CO-FOUNDER OF PORTRAIT COFFEE

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    “Carved in Ebony, like its author, is courageous, compassionate, and clear. In considering the lives and faith of the women profiled here, we can learn how we as Christians can serve Christ and love the world for which he died and lives again.”

    Russell MoorePUBLIC THEOLOGIAN AT CHRISTIANITY TODAY AND DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIANITY TODAY’S PUBLIC THEOLOGY PROJECT

FAQ

  • I'm not in the U.S. Am I still eligible for the bonuses?

    Yes! We are pleased to accept and validate international purchases. And the bonuses are delivered digitally via your email address, so there's no international shipping charge to worry about.

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  • When will I receive my bonuses, and how will they arrive?

    You will receive your $10 gift card to the Carved in Ebony online store as soon as we can verify your purchase. All other bonuses will be delivered via email on the actual book release date of November 2, 2021.

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Press Inquiries

Please direct all press inquiries to Rebecca (Becca) Schriner.

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Introducing an ALL-NEW PODCAST

CARVED IN EBONY

hosted by Jasmine Holmes with Abena Ansah-Wright

A new podcast from Highest Good Media hosted by Jasmine Holmes with Abena Ansah-Wright delivers bite-sized lessons about Black people’s contributions and the moments rarely explored in American Church History. If you don't have a lot of time and you’re eager to learn, this short podcast is perfect for you.
This podcast is sponsored by Baker Book House. Order Carved in Ebony through Baker Book House and save 30% off.

UNTOLD Stories

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