The women of the Old Testament are brought to life afresh in this compelling and sensitive retelling of their stories in a feminist and Christian context. Williams both celebrates affirming texts and tackles the challenge of difficult ones. Her wide-ranging treatment of varied stories about very different women reveal the rich tapestry of interweaving texts about women contained in the Old Testament and the patriarchal agendas that shaped them. Whilst they belong to a different time, culture and set of values, Williams draws out their evergenerative capacity to afford us insight for today's church and world.' Katharine Dell, Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology, University of Cambridge 'Some of these texts delight, some horrify, and some perplex, but under Williams careful tutelage we are challenged to reflect afresh on how it is these texts continue to address us today.' David G. Firth, Lecturer in Old Testament and Director of Research, St John's College Nottingham

Jenni Williams

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Dedication

Introduction

Part 1 WOMEN

1. Leah and Rachel: such devoted sisters?

2. Ruth: lean on me

3. Sarah: made monstrous

Part 2 WOMEN AND MEN

4. The Levite's concubine: petrified of silence?

5. The woman of Shunem: independent woman?

6. Michal: the thin line between love and hate

7. Deborah: more like a man?

Part 3 WOMEN AND GOD

8. Rahab: living on the edge

9. Hagar: look me in the eye

10. Hannah: singing the songs of Israel

Conclusion

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__The women of the Old Testament are brought to life afresh in this compelling and sensitive retelling of their stories in a feminist and Christian context.__

Williams both celebrates affirming texts and tackles the challenge of difficult ones. Her wide-ranging treatment of varied stories about very different women reveal the rich tapestry of interweaving texts about women contained in the Old Testament and the patriarchal agendas that shaped them.

__"Whilst they belong to a different time, culture and set of values, Williams draws out their evergenerative capacity to afford us insight for today's church and world" Katharine Dell, Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology, University of Cambridge__

__"Some of these texts delight, some horrify, and some perplex, but under Williams careful tutelage we are challenged to reflect afresh on how it is these texts continue to address us today" David G. Firth, Lecturer in Old Testament and Director of Research, St John's College Nottingham.__

A lively investigation into key narratives involving women in the Bible. Designed for use by individuals or groups, with questions for reflection or discussion at the end of each chapter.

A lively investigation into key narratives involving women in the Bible. Designed for use by individuals or groups, with questions for reflection or discussion at the end of each chapter. Shows how even the so-called 'texts of terror' have something valuable to teach women and men today. Written by a brilliant young evangelical scholar in touch with the latest developments in feminist scholarship.

Jenni Williams is Tutor in Old Testament at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.

"The women of the Old Testament are brought to life afresh in this compelling and sensitive retelling of their stories in a feminist and Christian context. Williams both celebrates affirming texts and tackles the challenge of difficult ones. Her wide-ranging treatment of varied stories about very different women reveal the rich tapestry of interweaving texts about women contained in the Old Testament and the patriarchal agendas that shaped them. Whilst they belong to a different time, culture and set of values, Williams draws out their ever-generative capacity to afford us insight for today’s church and world."

\- Katharine Dell, Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology, University of Cambridge

God Remembered Rachel

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