The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today by Shannon Bream

A #1 New York Times Bestseller

People unfamiliar with Scripture often assume that women play a small, secondary role in the Bible — but in fact, these women were central figures in some of its most powerful stories. It was Queen Esther's bravery that saved her entire people. The Bible contains warriors like Jael, judges like Deborah, and prophets like Miriam. Mary Magdalene was the first to witness the resurrection and became the first Christian evangelist, eager to share news that would change the world forever.

In this inspirational Bible study, Fox News Channel anchor Shannon Bream opens up the lives of sixteen remarkable biblical women, arranging them into pairs and contrasting their journeys. By examining them side by side, readers can reflect not only on the meaning of each woman's individual story, but on how they relate to one another — and to us today.

From the shepherdesses of ancient Israel who helped raise the future leaders of God's people, to the courageous early Christians, the Bible offers vivid and fascinating female characters whose lives reveal common struggles to resist bitterness, despair, and pride, and to instead find their true selves in faith, hope, and love. In studying these heroes of the faith, readers can find wisdom and warnings for navigating their own spiritual journeys.

Drawing on the valor of Esther, the hope of Hannah, the audacity of Rahab, and the faith of Mary, Shannon Bream brings each woman's story to life with depth and insight — offering timeless lessons that can transform our lives today.

• Sixteen Women, Paired for Deeper Insight — Each biblical woman is examined alongside a counterpart, revealing how their contrasting stories illuminate shared themes of courage, faith, and resilience that speak directly to our lives today.
• Heroes Hidden in Plain Sight — Far from secondary characters, these women were warriors, judges, prophets, and evangelists whose bold choices shaped the course of biblical history and the foundations of the Christian faith.
• Timeless Wisdom for Modern Faith Journeys — Whether you are new to Scripture or a lifelong believer, these stories offer practical guidance for overcoming doubt, bitterness, and fear, and for finding purpose and strength through faith.
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages