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17-November-2014
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A restored stained glass window commemorates Dilys Elizabeth Jamieson Williams (1907 - 1988).
In 1931, Dilys Elizabeth Jamieson Williams applied for candidature for admission to the ordained ministry of the the Australian Presbyterian Church, the first woman of that denomination to do so. Though her application was stalled, Williams’ competence in Christian theology flourished, outshining many ordained ministers, who, at that time, were overwhelmingly men. Through later studies at Glasgow University, Williams’ embrace of biblical Hebrew enabled her to enliven the Semitic underlay of Jesus’ sayings. Scoffed as eccentric and lovelorn for controversialist Samuel Angus, Williams’ penetrative insights and capacity for leadership were rarely appreciated in her lifetime.
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In 1931, Dilys Elizabeth Jamieson Williams applied for candidature for admission to the ordained ministry of the the Australian Presbyterian Church, the first woman of that denomination to do so. Though her application was stalled, Williams’ competence in Christian theology flourished, outshining many ordained ministers, who, at that time, were overwhelmingly men. Through later studies at Glasgow University, Williams’ embrace of biblical Hebrew enabled her to enliven the Semitic underlay of Jesus’ sayings. Scoffed as eccentric and lovelorn for controversialist Samuel Angus, Williams’ penetrative insights and capacity for leadership were rarely appreciated in her lifetime.
Location
| Address: | Collins & Johnston Streets, Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church, Annandale, 2038 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.883333 Long: 151.169444 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Window |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 22nd July, 1990 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MATo the glory of God
This window was restored in memory of Dilys Elizabeth Jamieson Williams
Dedicated 22nd July 1990
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
