Women of the Old Testament – Stories of Strength and Faith Hardcover – February 16, 2026

The women of the Old Testament shaped biblical history in powerful and often unexpected ways—but their stories did not end on the page. Women of the Old Testament – Stories of Strength and Faith brings together narrative, tradition, and art to explore not only who these women were, but how their lives have been remembered, interpreted, and reimagined across generations.From Eve and Sarah to Deborah, Ruth, Esther, and Judith, each chapter unfolds as a continuous life story set within its historical and spiritual context. Drawing from classical Jewish commentary, rabbinic tradition, and later scholarship, the book examines the motives, struggles, and legacy of these figures with depth and clarity. Alongside these narratives, selected Old Master paintings offer a visual dialogue, revealing how artists across centuries understood these women—as heroines, mothers, prophets, queens, and symbols of faith.More than biography, this book is an exploration of memory and meaning. It traces how scripture, interpretation, and art together shaped the enduring image of biblical womanhood. Through story and image, these women emerge not as distant names, but as living presences whose courage, wisdom, and resilience continue to inspire reflection and faith today. Read more