Hidden Women Of The Gospels [Paperback]

Kathy Coffey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996

"What if?" it begins. Then imagine the stories of women who were with Jesus throughout his life--the female shepherd, the mother of the man born blind, the wives of Peter, Jairus, Pilate and Cleophas, the serving girl who confronts Peter, the woman at the foot of the cross. Biblical women become models for contemporary women.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Of the 1,426 people given names in the Old Testament, only 111 are female. The proportion is twice as great in the New Testament. Hidden Women Of The Gospels brings to life those very real women who were among Jesus' disciples. They take on color and flesh, and are "named". Raissa baked the bread and cooked the fishes, Rebecca is the mother of the man born blind, Deborah is the serving girl who confronts Peter, Hannah is the woman at the foot of the cross, Salome is the mother of James and John, Susanna is a shepherdess, Sara is Peter's mother-in-law, Leah is Jairus' wife, Claudia is the wife of Pilot, and Anna is an adulteress. Jesus' friendships and even brief contacts with women broke the taboos of a patriarchal society and encourage Christians to continue in considering women and men as equal in import and importance. Readers who meet these "hidden" women can discover through them a different perspective on the scriptures and on their lives. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Crossroad (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824515617
• ISBN-13: 978-0824515614
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,032,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Women brought to life, December 10, 2000

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Liz Schnelzer (Herndon, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Women Of The Gospels (Paperback)

I found this book to be wonderfully moving. It helped me to understand the women of the bible within the context of their everyday lives. And so it made me more able to then relate their lives to mine. This book is an exciting read for women (or men) who want to know the women of the bible on a more personal, emotional and every day level. It's also a great jumping off point for prayer, meditation, or bible study.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Encouragement to women of faith, January 2, 2000

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S E DICKSON - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Women Of The Gospels (Paperback)

A rare book of encouragement to all the silent Christian women. Funny, moving and a very good read.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!!!, January 27, 2004

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Rev. Robi - See all my reviews

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This is truly a must read for laity and clergy alike. The book is not only inspiring, but also thought provoking. Ms. Coffey reaches deep into the gospels and weaves ancient stories that can help each of us live in today's contemporary society. This book deserves a bravo!!!!