Includes study guide.

Includes bibliographical references.

Women as the image of God (Genesis 1:26-30; 2:18-25) -- Women and the fall of humanity (Genesis 3:1-24) -- Women and the new creation (Galatians 3:26-28) -- Family women (Genesis 24:1-67; 25:19-34; 26:34-27:46) -- Victimized women (Judges 19:1-30) -- Leading women (Judges 4:1-5:31) -- Resolute women (Ruth 1:1-4:22) -- Prophetic women (2 Kings 22:11-20) -- Passionate women (Song of Songs 1:1-8:14) -- Capable women (Proverbs 31:10-31) -- Women in the life of Jesus (Luke 1:26-56; Mark 3:20-35; John 2:1-12; 19:25-27) -- Women in the encounters of Jesus (Mark 5:22-34; Luke 7:36-50; John 4:1-42) -- Women in the teaching of Jesus -- Women as disciples of Jesus (Luke 8:1-3; Luke 23:44-24:12) -- Women in action (Acts 16:13-15; 18:18-28; Romans 16:1-16; Philippians 4:2-3) -- Women in prayer (1Corinthians 11:2-16) -- Women in worship (1 Corinthians 14:26-40) -- Women in marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1-7; Ephesians 5:21-33; 1 Peter 3:1-7) -- Women in leadership (1 Timothy 2:11-15) -- Women in widowhood (1 Timothy 5:3-16).

In the Gospels various women are involved in Jesus' life. The book of Acts includes Lydia the converted businesswoman and Priscilla the fearless teacher. Both Testaments contain much about the life and ministry of women--in prayer, worship, marriage and leadership. The Tidballs' exposition begins with foundations in creation and the new creation, then proceeds to women under the old covenant, in the kingdom of God, and in the early church. Mindful of the complexities, the authors approach the Bible with humility while addressing relevant issues for today. -- back cover.