Product Description

- Study notes with over 150 quotes from Women of Faith speakers and over 35 worship hymns and songs will inspire women and help them experience authentic joy in life as they learn to trust God.- Full-page character studies of women from the Bible reveal how God has worked through their lives.- 52 Bible studies for use by individuals or small groups identify biblical truths that women can relate to and apply to their lives.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #805531 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-29
• Format: Box set
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .3 pounds
• Binding: Leather Bound
• 2208 pages

From Amazon.com
Women of Faith Study Bible offers a feminine perspective on an age-old text. In numerous places, the editors insert interpretations that celebrate and elevate women's status in the Bible. "Some have said that in times when men are spiritually weak God uses women instead," the editors write in the Book of Samuel. "It is probably more accurate to say the deeds and faith of women are simply more apparent in those times. For the Lord gives gifts and callings to all people."

In the opening pages readers will find a "Weekly Studies Index" that references the Old and New Testaments with metaphorical themes such as "Uncharted Waters," "Are You a Bush or a Tree?" and "Jars of Clay." It also offers almost 80 full-page "Character Sketches" that profile women from the Bible, such as "Eve, Mother of Discontent," "Jezebel--Bent on Evil," and "Noah's Wife: Along for the Ride or a Partner in Adventure?" (The latter sketch tries to imagine the thoughts and actions of this almost invisible wife: "Perhaps she resented all the extra work Noah's obsession caused.") Other features include a timeline of women in the Bible, a genealogy of Jesus, and a dictionary of biblical terms.

One disappointment is the thin paper stock, limiting its shelf life and making it fragile for a daily reader. Fortunately, the 13-page spread of full-color maps is printed on heavy stock paper. --Gail Hudson

From the Back Cover
· Study Notes. Over 1,700 study notes shed light on the setting, meaning and application of specific passages or themes. Plus: over 200 quotes of women of the past and present, including your favorite Women of Faith speakers.

· Character Sketches. Full-page articles help you glean wisdom from over 75 women of the Bible.

· "Enjoying God" Studies. 52 studies explore key passages for their meaning and application.

· Book Introductions. Introductions to each book of the Bible, including a list of the women mentioned in the book, provide a helpful overview.

· Women in Jesus' Family Tree. Reveals God's careful selection of women in the Messianic line.

· New International Version. Most read, most trusted translation.

· Comprehensive Study Helps. A concordance, center-column reference system, dictionary, and color maps help you get the most out of your Bible studies.

About the Author
Jean E. Syswerda is a former editor and associate publisher for Zondervan Bibles. She helped produce such bestselling Bibles as the NIV Women’s Devotional Bible and is the coauthor of Women of the Bible and he general editor of The Women of Faith Study Bible. She and her husband are the parents of three children and live in Allendale, Michigan.