God of Our Mothers: Face to Face With Powerful Women of the Old Testament

by M.R. Ritley

Here's a new kind of Bible study: a lively, deep, personal look at some of the Old Testament's most powerful and intriguing women. From Sarah, who was unafraid to nudge God into action; to Hagar, whose courage and passion founded a nation; to Judith, a woman and warrior whose faith saved God's people, readers will examine the stories of biblical women up close and personal. As
they to read between the lines, readers will learn to use Bible stories to throw light on the stories of their own lives.

Each chapter will include questions for discussion and reflection, making this an ideal parish study book, or the perfect volume for Lenten meditation.

Genres: Christian

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2006

About the author

The late M.R. Ritley, was an Episcopal priest, a teacher, writer, and historian with a deep interest in spiritual narrative and the ways story shapes our inner lives.

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was OK. It's a look at storytelling in the Bible using the women in the Old Testament. Ritley retells each female character's story, with an emphasis on the overlooked strength that these women show. Each chapter also includes a modern story from a woman in the original Bible study group as a way to kick start the storytelling in the current group (this was intended for a church Bible study group). It was interesting but not particularly so. Maybe it would have been better read in a group.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book - hope everyone in my book group agrees!