Ruth's generosity, Anna's faith, Abigail's pure and upright conscience, the fortitude of the mother of Maccabees

These are some of the virtues and lessons we can learn from the women of the Old Testament and apply to our daily life. Author Pia Septien tells us eleven stories about women of the Old Testament and presents them as material for personal spiritual reflection. Every chapter offers the biblical story narrated in prose, quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and reflection and discussion questions. As a Bible study, this book offers you a new focus that will strengthen your faith and improve your life.

Women of the Old Testament include

Ruth, Shiphrah and Puah, Miriam, Abigail, Hagar, Leah, Michal, Hannah