Diese Reihe taucht in die Leben berüchtigter Frauen der Bibel ein und erforscht ihre komplexen Geschichten und Motivationen. Sie untersucht den Einfluss, den diese Figuren auf biblische Erzählungen hatten, und bietet neue Perspektiven auf bekannte Geschichten. Die Leser werden eingeladen, über Themen wie Macht, Versuchung und Moral durch die Linse dieser fesselnden Charaktere nachzudenken.
Liz Curtis Higgs untersucht zehn biblische Frauen, die als "böse Mädchen" gelten, und kategorisiert sie in drei Gruppen. Mit Witz und Präzision erweckt sie die Charaktere zum Leben, sodass sie als greifbare Menschen erscheinen, trotz ihrer zwielichtigen Hintergründe.
Discover the Truth About God’s Sovereignty from the Bible’s Really Bad Girls. Eight of the Bible’s most notorious females strut across the pages of Really Bad Girls of the Bible with troubles that still hit home in the twenty-first century. The Medium of En Dor crossed over to the dark side. Jael stood up to a ruthless enemy. The Adulteress was caught between a rock and a hard place. Athaliah made a bid for power that ended badly. Bathsheba captured the wandering eye of a king. Herodias made a cruel request of her husband. Tamar exchanged her widow’s weeds for a harlot’s garb. And the Bleeding Woman had a serious health issue only a great physician could handle. “Higgs does such a remarkable job telling their stories that many of the Good Book's ‘bad girls’ become downright sympathetic.… Higgs is a refreshingly astute biblical commentator…(and) ably points readers to ‘good girl’ tips they can apply from the Bible’s cautionary tales.” —Publishers Weekly Really Bad Girls of the Bible shines a spotlight on God’s sovereignty, demonstrating one life-changing truth: God rules the lives of those He loves with mercy, compassion, and hope. Includes Discussion Questions and a Study Guide A Novel Approach to Bible Study
Exploring the complexities of female friendship and societal expectations, this book delves into the lives of women who defy conventional norms. Through a series of engaging narratives, it highlights their struggles, desires, and the choices that lead them to embrace their true selves. Themes of empowerment, rebellion, and the quest for identity resonate throughout, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be a "good" woman in today's world. The stories challenge stereotypes and celebrate the strength found in vulnerability and authenticity.