A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really)
An Adventure for the Curious into Bodies, Womanhood, Time, Pain and Purpose—and How to Have a Better Time of the Month
This warm, light-hearted, real, honest and at times surprising book gives a biblical perspective on menstruation, as well as a whole lot more. Beginning with periods, Rachel Jones takes readers on an adventure in theology, weaving together wide-ranging reflections on the nature of our bodies, the passing of time, the purpose of pain, and the meaning of life.
AuthorRachel Jones
PublisherThe Good Book Company
Greek TitleΜια σύντομη θεολογία της περιόδου (ναι, όντως)
Published in Greek bySporos Books
Year (Greek Publication)2025
Funded by sales revenue
The story behind the Greek Project
One thing we truly enjoy is theological reflection—seeing every aspect of life through a theological lens. Periods are a significant part of human life, as they are the mechanism that makes birth possible. That’s why we loved this book, which explains not only the biology of menstruation but also its theology.
Before committing to the project, we conducted informal research, asking people from various churches whether they’d be interested. The results were, in many ways, expected: the men were a bit confused, while the women responded with sparkling eyes, saying, “Really?” followed by, “I would LOVE to read a book like that!” For every confused look and every spark of enthusiasm, we felt confident in our decision.
As we expanded our focus from just children’s books to resources for teens and young adults, this book felt like the right next step. But then came a new challenge: how could we translate this book well and do it justice? Even the terminology in the first chapters was daunting.
God provided an unexpected solution: Alkmini Anastasiadi, a Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, volunteered to translate the book for us. What a gift—and what an excellent job she did! We were amazed.