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The women of the Bible lived timeless stories--by examining them, we
can understand what it means to be a woman of faith.
People unfamiliar with Scripture often assume that women play a small,
secondary role in the Bible. But in fact, they were central figures in
numerous Biblical tales. It was Queen Esther's bravery at a vital point
in history which saved her entire people. The Bible contains warriors
like Jael, judges like Deborah, and prophets like Miriam. The first
person to witness Jesus' resurrection was Mary Magdalene, who promptly
became the first Christian evangelist, eager to share the news which
would change the world forever.
In The Women of the Bible Speak, Fox News Channel's Shannon Bream
opens up the lives of sixteen of these Biblical women, arranging them
into pairs and contrasting their journeys. In pairing their stories,
Shannon helps us reflect not only on the meaning of each individual's
life, but on how they relate to each other and to us.
From the shepherdesses of ancient Israel who helped raise the future
leaders of the people of God, to the courageous early Christians, the
narrative of the Bible offers us many vivid and fascinating female
characters. In their lives we can see common struggles to resist
bitterness, despair, and pride, and to instead find their true selves in
faith, hope, and love. In studying these heroes of the faith, we can
find wisdom and warnings for how to better navigate our own faith
journeys.
The Women of the Bible Speak outlines the lessons we can take from the
valor of Esther, the hope of Hannah, the audacity of Rahab, and the
faith of Mary. In broadening each woman's individual story, Shannon
offers us a deeper understanding of each, and wisdom and insights that
can transform our own lives today.
