Notorious Women Of The Bible

The book of Esther tells the story of a beautiful orphan who hides her Jewish identity, becomes Queen of Persia and saves her people from destruction. A controversial figure, Esther has been criticized for being a 'bad Jew'; flouting tradition, marrying a gentile and being vengeful and bloodthirsty.

No biblical woman is more reviled than Jezebel. At the climax of her long struggle to bring pagan worship to the kingdom of Israel, Queen Jezebel paid a terrible price.

On a late afternoon in Jerusalem 3,000 years ago a beautiful young woman bathes on the roof at dusk. A spying admirer, King David, is supposed to be on the battlefield with his troops.

Samson may have been the classic biblical Israeli strong man, but he was no match for a pretty young Philistine named Delilah. We all think we know this traditional tale, but do we?

The story of Eve opens with a vision of loneliness, companionship, desire and love. It tells how woman, made in the creator's image, gives up a life of ease in an idyllic setting, along with the promise of immortality, and instead chooses to pursue wisdom and intimacy with her man.