Life excerpt from Biblical times
593481
Love this story putting life to some of the names of believers mentioned in the New Testament. Very informative about idol worship of the Romans and Greeks. Great fictional story.
242915
Ken Bailey's insights into mid-eastern culture put many Bible stories in the context of the day.  This helps any who read his book better understand the Bible, in this case Jesus teachings and how they might have been taken during His life.  Highly recommended for new as well as long time Bible readers.
4811957
The book is very interesting. Correlates with many things inthe bible. Can appreciate the reference made to changes in the text related to language and timeline.
833125
A wonderful account of the life, times and following of Jesus.  Outside of the Bible itself I found this a very rewarding read , one that I will re-read probably many times.
1130363
This book brings to light some of the reasons for the actions of the patriarchs. The Bible is a "dry bones" narration that leaves to the imagination the feelings and "life" of the times.
3000795
Many historical facts are presented in building up to the life and death of Jesus.  I would like to have had more Biblical passages confirmed during the last third of the book.
2140969
great works that capture the time table of the lord based on solid information
1285432
His life took place about the time of Christ. Insightful as to the political and military situation of the day. Life was difficult due to wars and uprisings of the time. It's like life in the middle east today and shows how little things have really changed in the world.
1574654
I enjoyed these writings and found them useful for comparing to the books of the new testament.  I will be keeping handy and re-reading in the future.
1404062
I have enjoyed all the explanation that have been placed in this bible. It has given me a better understanding of Gods word and what life was like when the stories took place.
4255352
A new way to read the Bible - events in order of when they happened.  Print size just right.
2764868
Learning a lot from this book of biblical wisdom of women in the bible....very enjoyable reading.
4535715
This book is wonderful, and insightful, you will get to know many things about, the time period of the Bible. You learn about how the people lived, and why certain things where a certain way. I love my Bible.
1908746
"Women of the Bible" is a Bible reference book on the named and unnamed women mentioned in the Bible. It also contained background information on what daily life was like for them based on ancient written resources and archeology. There were also full color pictures of paintings and sculptures done of Biblical women (not necessarily historically accurate), modern women (some doing "traditional" activities), and archaeological objects.

The sections about daily life gave an easy-to-read overview of many different topics but didn't go into great detail. The sections about specific women in the Bible primarily summarized what the Bible said about them. There was a scripture index and a proper name index in the back. Overall, I'd recommend this book to those wanting to know more about the women in the Bible with the bonus of getting an overview look at what their lives were like.

Chapter 1 talked about family; career; victimization; contraception; politics; health; relationships, dating, and men; clothing; hair and makeup; jewelry; influential women mentioned in the Bible; urban vs. country women; women's rights in the Old Testament and in the New Testament; women in Egypt, Canaan, Assyria, and Babylonia; gentile vs. Jews; Christian vs. non-Christian; Biblical laws regarding women (menstruation, childbirth, other discharges, divorce, remarriage, sex, adultery, property, clothing, vows); Jesus' treatment of women; Paul's view of women (keeping his words in historical context); slave vs free women; how women related to each other (mothers and daughters, co-wives, sisters, etc.); details about marriage (from arranging it to the marriage feast); a woman's roles throughout her life (from child to widow); pregnancy and childbirth; homemaking and marketable skills; working outside the home; and details about death, mourning, and burial.

Chapter 2 gave more information about the different stages of a woman's life, including information on child care, housekeeping duties, widowhood, and preparing for festivals. Also, slavery and prostitution.

Chapter 3 talked about the various roles women played with summaries of the lives of women mentioned in the Bible that had that role. The roles were judge, prophetess, worship leader, royalty and wealth, everyday heroines, notable mothers, symbolic women (like lady wisdom), female deities mentioned in the Bible, women mentioned in Jesus' ministry, women in Jesus' parables, and women in the early church.

Chapter 4 talked about women's interactions with men in the Bible, including women who used their influence for evil, women who were used by men, women who triumphed over men, women who were loved and respected by men, Jesus' interactions with women, and New Testament teachings about male-female interactions.

Chapter 5 was an encyclopedia of women named in the Bible with information about each.

Chapter 6 was an encyclopedia of unnamed women mentioned in the Bible with information about each.

I received an electronic review copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley.

Reviewed by Debbie from Genre Reviews
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This book is a great possibility into the old scrolls that were written Old Testament of the Bible about the second coming of Christ and many events. It is interesting and though provoking.
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I'm in the process of reading it along with looking up the quotes in the bible. I've recommended this to someone else. Since I am reading it along with another book it takes a little longer.
10965
This book reads like Jace speaks.  Colorful excerpts from life experience intertwined with Bible passage reference.  I could hardly put it down.  In some chapters it's hard to know whether to laugh or cry...or do both.  I think you will enjoy this book.