Women of the Bible: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups

by Jean E. Syswerda

Focus on 52 female heroes in Scripture, and you’ll discover yourself in the process. Women of the 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.

240 pages, Paperback

Published September 4, 2018

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Cynthia Lorraine]

The book was used for a Women's Bible Study group. We/I enjoyed the book and we learned a lot about different women of the Bible, their characteristics, family and skills. I also learned some of the attitudes and decision they made that was good and bad.

[Barbara Luciow O'Neill]

Good study but I feel that the author is biased negatively in the way she interprets the behavior/actions of these women. Let's not forget that women weren't the spiritual leaders in their time!! The men should've been directing, teaching and mentoring their children, so these behaviors weren't being passed down through the generations.

[Laura]

This is an amazing devotional! I learned so so much about the women of the Bible! This book gives great context to the women and their surroundings, like we're there with them. I could read it again and again. I'll use it to refer back to in the future for sure.

[Debra]

I was reading this with my small group from church, but I had a schedule change and can no longer go. I'm not going to finish this book on my own because I felt like the author took too many liberties when discussing some of the women.

[Jamie]

I enjoyed this study. I took it at a slow pace and tried to learn as I went. I would recommend this book.

[jaimedannie]

Great option to use as a personal study guide or for a group study guide. And also works well as a reference book.

[Barbie Chaney]

I have learned so much during this book! I have really enjoyed reading and answering questions!