women in the bible

Esther captivates the charm of the King of Persia. The story of how Esther paves her way for her people's return to Jerusalem.

A collection of eighteen true stories about women who played key roles in the development of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

Traces the intertwined lives of four women from the book of Genesis, Leah, the oldest daughter of Laban; the orphan Bilhah; the beautiful servant Zilpah; and Rachel, Laban's spoiled younger daughter.

Presents brief retellings of the stories of fourteen women from the Old Testament, including Eve, Ruth, Hagar, and Deborah.

The story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, is told from her point of view, beginning with the story of her mothers, Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah. These wives of Jacob give her the gifts that are to sustain her through a damaged youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land.

A retelling of Old Testament stories focusing on women including Naomi and Ruth, Miriam, Hagar, Judith, Esther, and others.

A fictional account of the life of Esther, Queen of Persia. Orphaned at the age of ten, she crosses the Tigris to marry her cousin, who is well-established at court. She survives the intrigue of court life and wins the heart of the king and the freedom of her people, but at the cost of all she really wants from life.