Working Women of the Bible
Timeless Mentors for Modern Women
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Publisher Description
As working women struggle to !nd mentors in today’s society, Working Women of the Bible asks, what if the women of Scripture are the very mentors we’ve been looking for?
Most working women today understand they can never be Superwoman. But if Superwoman is unattainable, whom are we trying to emulate? Is the Bible completely outdated, or does it offer a blueprint, full of real-life, culturally relevant examples for the twenty-first century working woman? Can we actually find female mentors in the Bible—women who de"ed cultural norms and held positions of power and influence?
Working Women of the Bible confronts these questions with heart and humor,
and offers surprisingly simple yet potentially life-altering answers.
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In the biblical book of Ruth, Boaz blesses Ruth and says, "May the LORD reward your work." Christian author, trial lawyer, and mother DiMickele (Chasing Superwoman) attempts to demonstrate that God values and rewards women's work, both inside and outside the home. DiMickele portrays biblical women, including Eve, Rahab, Deborah, and Ruth, as much-needed mentors and role models for modern women. She demonstrates that biblical women frequently defied cultural norms and held positions of power, and argues that women who "try to have it all" a career, a family, and a spiritual life do not defy the model of womanhood depicted in the Bible, but rather embrace it. DiMickele does not provide her readers with a sophisticated theological or historical analysis of the biblical texts. Instead, she translates these ancient women's stories into accessible and thought-provoking narratives to which the contemporary woman can relate. Each chapter is followed by a series of discussion questions, facilitating the reader's personal reflection and making the book well suited for women's Bible study groups.
