{"product_id":"women-in-the-bible-their-remarkable-stories","title":"Women in the Bible: Their Remarkable Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient priestesses to prophets and heroines, this beautiful hardback guide contains a rich survey of the remarkable women in the Bible, richly accompanied by full-colour illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, interpretations of Scripture have emphasized male authority and male leadership. Yet a careful reading of the Old and New Testaments reveals a more nuanced history-one in which women appear as prophets, judges, priestesses, patrons, disciples, and leaders within their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Women in the Bible, John Baldock offers a chronological and historically grounded study of women in biblical texts. Drawing directly from Scripture, he examines the lives and roles of key Old Testament and New Testament women, exploring how their stories were shaped by cultural context, religious tradition, and later interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses central themes in biblical studies and gender history, including:• Marriage, love, and family structures in biblical society• Exploitation, social vulnerability, and power dynamics• The role of women in early Judaism and Christianity Rather than presenting a polemical argument, Baldock provides a structured reassessment of the role of women in religion and society, contributing to contemporary discussions about gender, theology, and biblical interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with religious artwork throughout, Women in the Bible is essential reading for anyone interested in female figures in the Bible and the historical role of women in Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Baldock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arcturus Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 September 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781398868939\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcturus Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57692815851844,"sku":"9781398868939","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8018\/7972\/files\/9781398868939.jpg?v=1794342056","url":"https:\/\/thehistoryshop.co.uk\/products\/women-in-the-bible-their-remarkable-stories","provider":"The History Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}