Amplifying egalitarian and affirming scholarship
With her historical fiction and non-fiction, Elaine R Kelly is empowering women and others who are sidelined or silenced by the church. She shines a light on women in the Bible and church history and amplifies biblical scholarship affirming equality regardless of gender, race, or orientation.
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Fiction puts you in the Bible story!
​Forgotten Followers From Broken to Bold (Book 1) is set in the Gospels. Mara is broken by abuse, Joanna by racism. A rebel prophet is overturning the rules that confine them, but will following him endanger their lives?
​“… let Forgotten Followers bring the many women who loved and followed Jesus to life! Such a refreshing, life-giving read to see how knowing Jesus can free you… grounded in amazing historical research—and made me see Jesus' love for me in a whole new way.” Sheila Wray Gregoire, author of The Great Sex Rescue and founder of BareMarriage
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Because She Was Called From Broken to Bold (Book 2) is set in Acts 2-11. Joanna and Marie of Magdala testify before the Emperor, but will Joanna's faith mean the loss of her son? Susannah flees after being imprisoned for her faith, and lands in the arms of a man. Will romance stop her from obeying her call to teach and baptize? Who will the early church baptize as equal members?​​
Because She Was Called is “A remarkable tale affirming Christian egalitarianism that will captivate, provoke, and inspire readers on an unforgettable journey through the origins of Christianity.” -Prairies Book Review​​
Short, punchy Non-Fiction introduces concepts and healing ways of looking at Scripture.
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The Sword: A Fun Way to Engage in Healthy Debate on What the Bible Says About a Woman's Role. This book contains 104 flashcards thrusting and defending Complementarian (male hierarchal) and Egalitarian views of controversial passages.
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Walk with Mara on Her Healing Journey: 21 Steps to Emotional Resilience provides psychology and theology tips to improve your mental and emotional health. Illustrated with examples from the fictional character, Mara, and anecdotes from the author's personal life, it is a self-help and devotional rolled into one.
Because She Was Called
From Broken to Bold, Book 2
A Novel of the Early Church
After religious legalists kill Stephen, followers of The Way scatter. Susannah takes off to Caesarea and lands in the arms of a deacon. But will he limit her freedoms? Will she choose romance or God's call for her to speak?
Torn by grief and anger, where will Joanna turn for shelter? Will she testify before powerful men? Will loyalty to Jesus cost her the loss of her son?
“A remarkable tale affirming Christian egalitarianism that will captivate, provoke, and inspire readers on an unforgettable journey through the origins of Christianity.” -Prairies Book Review
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Because She Was Called was named a Finalist in the Independent Author Awards in the categories of historical fiction, women's fiction, and LGBTQIA fiction.
The Sword
The Sword: A Fun Way to Engage in Healthy Debate on What the Bible Says About a Woman’s Role
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This non-fiction presents 104 flashcards showing opposing views on gender and the Bible. These memorable snapshots give the rationale for various interpretations of women in leadership in church and society. As hands-on discussion starters, they are an ideal way to introduce education on women in the Bible. The 180 End Notes let you continue your journey studying gender and the Bible.
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A Companion's Strength
What if you were the centurion in charge of the guards at Jesus's tomb? What if you fell asleep and the body went missing? And you had already shown your loyalty to Jesus publicly? Would the priests take you to Pilate asking for your death sentence? Where would you go? Who would support you?
This short story is a prequel to Because She Was Called.
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Christian blogs by Elaine R Kelly HBA MBA provide insights into women in the Bible, gender equality, church history, empowering women, and affirming LGBTQ+.
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The fiction works show women in the Bible empowered as disciples and apostles. Their stories are framed by true events described in the Bible and are intended to stimulate deeper contemplation of the Scriptures. The fictional backstories introduce themes of overcoming trauma, racism, and gender equality.
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