Product Description

Comprehensive interfaith coverage of the important female figures
This friendly, approachable guide introduces readers to the famous and infamous women of Scripture, describing in everyday language the contributions these women made in their time and ours. From Eve, Sarah, and Esther to Mary and Mary Magdalene, it discusses well–known women of both the Old and New Testaments, examining their role in Biblical narratives, their place in the Jewish and Christian faiths, and the lessons their stories impart to women today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #400767 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

Review
“…discusses famous and infamous females found in the Old and New Testaments.” (Publishers Weekly, February 14, 2005)

Review
“…discusses famous and infamous females found in the Old and New Testaments.” (Publishers Weekly, February 14, 2005)

From the Back Cover
Covers their place in the Jewish and Christian faiths

Get to know the influential women of faith

Wondering about the women in the Bible? This friendly guide introduces you to the famous and lesser–known women of Scripture, describing in everyday language the contributions they made. From Eve, Sarah, and Esther to Mary and Mary Magdalene, this book shows you the vital religious, social, and cultural roles of women throughout history.

Discover

• The Bible′s views on women
• Powerful, feared, and misunderstood women of the Bible
• Women who helped shape religion and history
• Important yet overlooked women
• Mothers, daughters, wives, and widows of the Bible

Customer Reviews

Depends on what you're looking for.
I have not yet finished this book but am far enough in to have picked up on some significant flaws. If you are looking for an informed and unbiased interpretation of women's position in the bible, as I was, then this is not the book for you. Full of contradictions and over-empahsis on the virtues and positive aspects of Christianity, the book ends up sounding preachy, and becomes almost entirely useless from an academic perspective.