<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Giving astute attention to social worlds of women of both ancient and modern times, Katharine Sakenfeld explores the stories of eleven women in the Old Testament. In clear and engaging fashion, she reveals the complexity of these women's lives, drawing out the issues they faced and relating their struggles to those women around the world face...<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Giving astute attention to social worlds of women of both ancient and modern times, Katharine Sakenfeld explores the stories of eleven women in the Old Testament. In clear and engaging fashion, she reveals the complexity of these women's lives, drawing out the issues they faced and relating their struggles to those women around the world face today. By encouraging women from across the world, in various cultures, to bring their own experiences to the biblical texts, and sharing the interpretation of some who already have, Sakenfeld allows her readers to see new possibilities for meaning in the Scriptures.</p><p>Issues discussed include violence, sexual allure, personal betrayal, marginalization, power, and economic survival. Includes study questions for group discussion.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"In a powerful combination of careful biblical scholarship and cultural sensitivity, Katharine Sakenfeld lets the stories of women in the Old Testament raise issues of justice, mercy, and faith that speak to our lives today."<br>