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The Women of the Bible Speak:
the wisdom of 16 women and their lessons for today

By Shannon Bream
Published in 2021, about 250 pages.
Shannon is the evening news anchor for Fox News @ Night in DC and her book is number 1 on The New York Times Best Sellers list.

Overview:
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...

Shannon...opens up the lives of sixteen of these Biblical women, arranging them into pairs and contrasting their journeys. In pairing their stories, [she] helps us reflect not only on the meaning of each individual's life, but on how they relate to each other and to us...

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.

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Sarah and Hagar
Rachel and Leah
Tamar and Ruth
Deborah and Jael
Hannah and Miriam
Esther and Rahab
Mary and Martha
Mary, the mother of Jesus and Mary Magdalene

And the last chapter: Jesus and the Women

The book begins with the unnamed woman in the gospel of Mark. She is suffering from a chronic illness and was healed when she touched Jesus's cloak.

Each chapter provides the Bible references (chapter and verse) where you can find the details for each women. In addition to the historical context, Shannon gives her own commentary on the lives of these women and lessons the reader could apply to their own life today. After each chapter there are study questions provided which could be answered individually or for a study group.


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