Agnes Sanford
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Agnes Mary White Sanford (1897-1982) is considered to be one of the principal founders of the Inner Healing Movement
. She was the daughter of a Presbyterian missionary in China
and the wife of the Episcopal priest Edgar L. Sanford
. Her first book, The Healing Light, is often considered a classic in its field. Sanford was the mother of John A. Sanford
(died 2005), the Jungian analyst and author.
Sanford was a key figure in the Charismatic Movement
in the United States during the 1960s through to about 1980, mainly through her writing. Her books include an autobiography titled Sealed Orders.
, which was at that time a two-year college. Subsequently she applied to Agnes Scott, but did not meet all of their requirements and was admitted as a non-degree (or "special" student) in the class of 1919. She studied there for two years.
The Second Mrs. Wu: Arthur James, 1966
Lost Shepherd: Logos International, 1971
Sealed Orders: The Autobiography of a Christian Mystic. Bridge Logos Pub, 1972
Route 1: Logos International, 1975
Healing Light: Ballantine Books, 1983
Inner Healing Movement
The Inner Healing Movement refers to a grassroots counseling movement among Christians of various denominations. Its methods are largely based around the calling up of suppressed or hurtful memories in order to deal with them. Practitioners in the movement may not always have formal training in...
. She was the daughter of a Presbyterian missionary in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and the wife of the Episcopal priest Edgar L. Sanford
Edgar L. Sanford
Edgar L. "Ted" Sanford was an American Episcopal priest and the author of God's Healing Power.Sandford was the son and grandson of Episcopal priests. His own son, the Reverend John A. Sanford, was also an Episcopal priest and author of numerous books. Sandord entered the priesthood late in life...
. Her first book, The Healing Light, is often considered a classic in its field. Sanford was the mother of John A. Sanford
John A. Sanford
John A. "Jack" Sanford was a Jungian psychoanalyst and Episcopal priest.Sanford was the son of Edgar L. Sanford, also an Episcopal priest, as was his own father and grandfather, the author of God's Healing Power and of Agnes Sanford , the founder of the Inner Healing Movement.Sanford was born in...
(died 2005), the Jungian analyst and author.
Sanford was a key figure in the Charismatic Movement
Charismatic movement
The term charismatic movement is used in varying senses to describe 20th century developments in various Christian denominations. It describes an ongoing international, cross-denominational/non-denominational Christian movement in which individual, historically mainstream congregations adopt...
in the United States during the 1960s through to about 1980, mainly through her writing. Her books include an autobiography titled Sealed Orders.
Education
Sanford attended Peace CollegePeace College
William Peace University is a small liberal arts college located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian church.-History:...
, which was at that time a two-year college. Subsequently she applied to Agnes Scott, but did not meet all of their requirements and was admitted as a non-degree (or "special" student) in the class of 1919. She studied there for two years.
Books
Let's Believe: Harper & Row, 1954The Second Mrs. Wu: Arthur James, 1966
Lost Shepherd: Logos International, 1971
Sealed Orders: The Autobiography of a Christian Mystic. Bridge Logos Pub, 1972
Route 1: Logos International, 1975
Healing Light: Ballantine Books, 1983