Focus on 52 female heroes in Scripture, and you'll discover yourself in the process. Women of the Bible Expanded 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups is designed especially for those who want to delve more deeply, either alone or in a group, into the lives of women like Ruth, Anna, Esther, Leah, Rachel, Mary, Elizabeth, and other women who encountered the living God.
This study edition of the bestseller, Women of the Bible, includes an introduction to each woman, major Scripture passages, study materials, and cultural backgrounds. There are 52 studies, one for each week of the year. Newly-gathered study aids include helpful charts as well as a complete listing of all women of the Bible, with Scripture references. Space is included to record your thoughts and insights.
Each timeless biblical story mirrors the challenges and changes today's women face. Through understanding these women's lives, this easy-to-use study resource will help you discover God in their stories—and yours.
Jean E. Syswerda, former associate publisher of Zondervan Bibles, is responsible for many best-selling Bibles and books, including Women of the Bible. While at Zondervan, she led the development of the NIV Women's Devotional Bible, the NIV Teen Study Bible, and the NIV Adventure Bible. She is coauthor of the best-selling Read With Me Bible and is general editor for the Mom's Ordinary Day Bible study series, nominated for a Gold Medallion Award. Jean and her husband, John, have three grown children and six grandchildren.