Preaching the Women of the Old Testament: Who They Were and Why They Matter

Take an in-depth look at over twenty fierce faithful and strong women featured in the Old Testament with Preaching the Women of the Old Testament. Inside this unique resource author Lynn Japinga interprets the stories of various biblical women including Eve Rebekah Dinah Tamar Miriam Deborah Jael Abigail Bathsheba and Vashti. Along with providing an interpretation Japinga demonstrates how the characters story has been read in Christian tradition and offers sermon ideas that connect contemporary issues to each story. This book is ideal for pastors who want to know more about the many women of the Old Testament and learn how to better incorporate them into their sermons.