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“Women of the Bible have made significant contributions, and God used them to change the course for everyone. I’ve found it true in my own life, and Shannon’s book is a worthy reminder, revealing rich life lessons found in the lives of biblical women.” - Max Lucado, pastor and New York Times bestselling author

“Shannon Bream reminds us: when women of God speak, we’re wise to listen, take note, and learn. 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. 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 studying these heroes of the faith, we can find wisdom and warnings for how to better navigate our own faith journeys. 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 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.įrom 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 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. 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. The Bible contains warriors like Jael, judges like Deborah, and prophets like Miriam. It was Queen Esther’s bravery at a vital point in history which saved her entire people.

But in fact, they were central figures in numerous Biblical tales. People unfamiliar with Scripture often assume that women play a small, secondary role in the Bible. The women of the Bible lived timeless stories-by examining them, we can understand what it means to be a woman of faith.