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In the Footsteps of Phoebe A Complete History of the Deaconess Movement in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

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Deaconess Cheryl D. Naumann has carefully researched and recorded the history of the deaconess movement in American Lutheranism (specifically the branches of Lutheranism that became the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod). Although "In the Footsteps of Phoebe" is a very scholarly work, it reads like a novel. Readers will feel as if they personally know the major figures in the deaconess movement. After reading this book, you will be wondering why your congregation or institution does not have a deaconess of its own!