Here is a collection of seventeen fascinating stories about legendary women of the Bible, from Eve to Mary, celebrated for their courage and independence of spirit. Each woman's story is matched with a painting by a medieval, Renaissance, or later artist that captures her essence, such as Delilah's wit and influence, or Queen Esther's independence and beauty. At the end of each story, a brief paragraph points out highlights of the painting, and a complete index of paintings with biographical information about the artists is included at the end of the book. This is an informative and inspirational introduction to the heroic women of the Bible, who have often been overshadowed by their more well-known male counterparts.
