Eve's Bible: A Woman's Guide to the Old Testament
“Eve’s Bibleis a delightful and very helpful introduction to reading the Bible. It makes the Bible accessible to the lay reader, especially to women. . .and allows readers to discern for themselves its meaning for their lives today.”--Rosemary Radford Ruether, author ofSexism and God-Talk: Toward a Feminist Theology“Honest, brave and spirited,Eve’s Biblereclaims the scriptures . . .and makes these stories of counsel and wisdom available to all of us, whatever background or point of view.”--Jennifer Lawler, author ofDojo Wisdom: 100 Simple Ways to Become a Stronger, Calmer, More Courageous Person“Eve’s Biblehelps readers consider the many dimensions hidden by the flat text of the Bible and arrive at a new understanding of women’s presence in the Judeo-Christian story. An enlightening and valuable read.”--Kristin Ohlson, author ofStalking the Divine“Eve's Bibleis an extraordinary adventure and a great read. With wit and brilliance, Sarah Forth opens the door to antiquity and invites us to meet the women of the Old Testament--all the while encouraging us to have our own intimate relationship with the Bible.”--Sage Bennet, Ph.D., author ofWisdom Walk: Nine Practices for Creating Peace and Balance from the World's Spiritual Traditions“Eve’s Bibleis a unique companion to the Scriptures, illuminating and provocative, full of wisdom, insight and good humor, and guaranteed to change the way both women and men read and think about the best-selling book in history.”--Jonathan Kirsch, author ofThe Harlot by the Side of the Road“Sarah Forth presents a unique and rich interpretation of the Old Testament, paying particular attention to women in the Bible and in the Biblical era.  Writing with deep insight and humor, Forth uses textual and archaeological evidence to give substance to women’s roles in the Bible and women’s lives in the ancient Near East.  Her comparisons of the lives of women in the Near East and women among the Hebrews are intriguing and often profound.  This book is an important companion for anyone reading the Old Testament of the Judeo-Christian Bible.”--Miriam Robbins Dexter, Ph.D., UCLA, author,Whence the Goddesses: A Source Book