{"product_id":"women-in-the-bible-their-remarkable-stories-hardcover","title":"Women in the Bible: Their Remarkable Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Baldock\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom ancient priestesses to prophets and heroines, this beautiful hardback guide contains a rich survey of the remarkable women in the Bible, richly accompanied by full-color illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor centuries, interpretations of Scripture have emphasized male authority and male leadership. Yet a careful reading of the Old and New Testaments reveals a more nuanced history-one in which women appear as prophets, judges, priestesses, patrons, disciples, and leaders within their communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWomen in the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e, John Baldock offers a chronological and historically grounded study of women in biblical texts. Drawing directly from Scripture, he examines the lives and roles of key Old Testament and New Testament women, exploring how their stories were shaped by cultural context, religious tradition, and later interpretation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book addresses central themes in biblical studies and gender history, including: \u003cbr\u003e- Marriage, love, and family structures in biblical society\u003cbr\u003e- Exploitation, social vulnerability, and power dynamics\u003cbr\u003e- The role of women in early Judaism and Christianity \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichly illustrated with religious artwork throughout, \u003ci\u003eWomen in the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone interested in female figures in the Bible and the historical role of women in Scripture.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Baldock\u003c\/b\u003e was theologically trained at Birmingham Bible Institute, U.K., and has some 50 years' experience of communicating the Bible to readers and seekers. His stated motivation is to help people to understand the foundations for faith in God - the 'why' as much as the 'what'. He is currently part of the leadership team of Hope Church, Worcester, U.K..\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.9 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67868691398814,"sku":"9781398870802","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7748\/8030\/files\/fW_gJKd_x49781398870802_ab427e64-dc1f-4c7e-bd9b-63b02678233a.webp?v=1793311120","url":"https:\/\/theword.com\/products\/women-in-the-bible-their-remarkable-stories-hardcover","provider":"TheWord.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}