| Women of the Bible: The Life and Times of Every Woman in the Bible Contributor(s): Richards, Lawrence O. (Author), Richards, Sue W. (Author), Peters, Angie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0785251480 ISBN-13: 9780785251484 Publisher: Thomas Nelson OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: This complete and insightful guide to the Bible's most famous and infamous, named and unnamed, women of faith covers the matriarchs, the prophetesses and queens, the women around Jesus, and even the common ladies of the Bible. Learn how their lives teach us that the most extraordinary things can occur from ordinary beginnings, and that the model for authentic femininity lies in God's plan for each woman. Who were they and where did they originate? What role did they play in the Bible story and how are their lives similar to the lives of women today? All these questions, and many more facts, can be found in this guide to the women of the Bible. This is an ideal reference for students, teachers, preachers, and anyone wanting to know who and how women lived in Bible times. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Women's Interests - Religion | Biblical Studies - History & Culture - Religion | Biblical Reference - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004271437 |
| Physical Information: 1.11" H x 6.02" W x 8.79" (1.39 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Holiday - Mother's Day |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This complete and insightful guide to the Bible's most famous and infamous, named and unnamed, women of faith covers the matriarchs, the prophetesses and queens, the women around Jesus, and even the common ladies of the Bible. Learn how their lives teach us that the most extraordinary things can occur from ordinary beginnings, and that the model for authentic femininity lies in God's plan for each woman. Who were they and where did they originate? What role did they play in the Bible story and how are their lives similar to the lives of women today? All these questions, and many more facts, can be found in this guide to the women of the Bible. This is an ideal reference for students, teachers, preachers, and anyone wanting to know who and how women lived in Bible times. |
Contributor Bio(s): Richards, Sue W.: - Sue Richards holds a BA in English from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC and a MA in Counseling Psychology from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. A mom and retired English teacher, she is currently in the process of becoming a licensed psychotherapist and continues to enjoy writing and photograhy. Richards, Lawrence O.: -Lawrence O. Richards has written over 200 Christian books, including commentaries on every book of the Bible. He and his wife, Sue, also wrote the features for the Zondervan bestselling Adventure Bible and Teen Study Bible. |