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From
the Publisher
Many biblical truths are
exhibited most clearly through the exemplary deeds and attitudes of women. This
powerful new book, an inspiration to men and women alike, examines the stories
of the most memorable female characters in the Bible, and draws important moral
values from their lives in God's service. By understanding their dreams,
passions, and unique position in God's divine plan, we can better appreciate the
sacrifices they made for the love of friends, family, and most important, their
heavenly Father. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to the adulterous woman who was
saved by Christ, Baker finds the life lessons and guidance implicit in each
remarkable story. Written with perception and sympathy, this book beautifully
conveys the wonder and gratitude of more than 20 women who were caught in the
higher love of God.
From
the Critics
From Publisher's Weekly
Baker explains in her
introduction that she has "written this book to honor and encourage young
women.... There is no more encouraging resource for us to turn to than the women
whose lives emerge from the history of Holy Scripture." In short,
reflective meditations, Baker combines personal anecdotes with stories of
well-known biblical women such as Hannah, the mother of Samuel the prophet;
Esther, the queen who saved her people; the unnamed Samaritan woman whose life
is changed in her momentary encounter with Jesus at the city's well; and Mary,
the mother of Jesus, to illustrate how contemporary women might draw strength
from the lives of their biblical counterparts. Each chapter closes with a prayer
and questions that direct reflections in journal entries. These journal
questions are one of the book's highlights, for they provoke readers to deeper
thought about the spiritual lives of these biblical women. While the book might
make an interesting jumping off point for discussion groups, it contains very
little to distinguish it from the already huge volume of books (e.g., Edith
Deen's All the Women of the Bible) that explore the spiritual lives of biblical
women. (July)
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