Bad Girls of the Bible presents selected women of the Bible in a new light. Designed as a 14-week study, the book explores the Bible's accounts of traditionally misunderstood or despised women, including Lot's wife, Delilah, Jezebel, Salome, and Sapphira-challenging traditional, patriarchal perspectives and offering fresh interpretations while making biblical exegesis understandable to the average layperson. She includes questions for reflection, discussion of the various forms of Bible study, and helpful suggestions for ways to use this resource in preaching and teaching.
Barbara J. Essex is an ordained United Church of Christ minister and minister/coordinator of community life at Pacific School of Religion. She is the author of several books published by The Pilgrim Press.