Branch, Robin Gallaher, 1948-

Jeroboam's wife : the enduring contributions of the Old Testament's least-known women / Robin Gallaher Branch - Grand Rapids, Michigan Baker Academic c2009. - xxiii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-250) and indexes.

Introduction : emerging from obscurity : the path set -- Hearing the story : appreciating biblical narratives -- Miriam : the sister of Moses : obscure yet audacious -- Rizpah : quiet catalyst in king making -- Rizpah : silent activist in nation building -- The wise woman of Abel Beth Maacah : wisdom in a time of crisis -- The wife of Jeroboam : abuse and obedience -- The widow of Zarephath : validating God's prophet -- The Israelite slave girl : overcoming obscurity through faith -- Athaliah : from obscurity to treachery -- Conclusion : from obscurity to significance : a concluding textual affirmation.

9780801045714

2009007120

GBA949903 bnb

015261678 Uk


Bible.--Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Women in the Bible.

BS575 / .B64 2009