American Bible Society Women of the Bible: Heroines and the Lessons They Can Still Teach Us

A riveting guide to the women of the Bible, this book will offer the intriguing stories and relevant lessons from Bible characters as Esther, Sarah, Ruth and Mary Magdalene. With engaging biographies, colorful descriptions and a captivating look at each woman's story, WOMEN OF THE BIBLE will resonate with readers around the world and illuminate the legacies of these often-overlooked women from Christian history. Esther, Hannah, Ruth and Magdalene-these breathtaking women have a story to tell. Often overshadowed in the patriarchal pages of history or muted by their men, these women lived with purpose and beauty and power, and their voices ring clear and true. Each spread introduces readers to a biblical heroine, with accompanying Scripture and colorful images, and articulates the timeless truths that were relevant to her then-and are relevant to us now.