Women in Scripture: A Dictionary of Named and Unnamed Women in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books, and the New Testament

by Carol L. Meyers (Editor), Toni Craven (Editor)

Available here for the first time in paperback, Women in Scripture is a landmark one-volume reference work exploring all the women mentioned in the Bible, named and unnamed, well known and heretofore not known at all. The book comprises more than 800 articles, written by the finest scholars in the field, that examine the numerous women who have often been obscured by the androcentric nature of the biblical record and by centuries of translation and interpretation that have paid little or no attention to them.The women of scripture are remarkably varied--from prophets to prostitutes, military heroines to musicians, deacons to dancers, widows to wet nurses, rulers to slaves. Here are familiar faces, such as Eve, Judith, and Mary, seen anew with the full benefit of the most up-to-date biblical scholarship. But the most innovative aspect of the book is the section devoted to the many women who in the scriptures do not even have names.In both scope and accessibility, Women in Scripture is an exceptional work. Combining rigorous scholarship with engaging prose, these articles on women in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical books, and the New Testament will inform, delight, and challenge all readers interested in the Bible.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Religion, Christian, Faith, Womens

592 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2000

Reviews

[Melody Schwarting]

Women in Scripture considers women in the Christian and Jewish scriptures. Divided into three main portions on named women, unnamed women, and female deities/personifications, the entries provide an overview of scholarship along with a detailed entry on basic context. When a named woman is mentioned in several places, all are considered.

Very helpful starting point for researching women in Scripture, and an essential resource for preachers and teachers.

[Wilhelmina Jenkins]

A superb reference book on women in the bible. Entries are written by scholars and are solidly researched. A good surprise for me - I used it in my church's bible study class.

[Anne]

Not comprehensive or exhaustive on women included in the Bible; there are some errors; however an excellent resource to begin study

[Erin Field]

I Love My Mother

[Martha]

An invaluable reference book.

[Theresa Lange]

Very good reference