Women in Scripture Carol Meyers Dictionary Bible Theology 2000 Hardcover

Explore the comprehensive "Women in Scripture: A Dictionary of Named and Unnamed Women in the Hebrew Bible, The Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books, and the New Testament." Edited by Carol Meyers, with associate editors Toni Craven and Ross S. Kraemer, this landmark volume offers an invaluable resource for biblical studies and feminist theology. Published in 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company, it provides a detailed examination of hundreds of women who appear in the Bible, shedding light on their stories, roles, and significance within religious texts. This scholarly work features a well-structured format, including dedicated sections for Named Women, Unnamed Women, and Female Deities and Personifications. The book is enhanced by a striking jacket illustration depicting women from a 3rd-century C.E. synagogue, adding a visual historical dimension. It includes extensive scholarly apparatus such as a table of contributors, a preface, detailed contents, a bibliography, and illustration credits, making it an indispensable reference for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the portrayal of women in biblical narratives.