Working Women of the Bible is a look at some of the women we know from the Bible and how we can use them as role models for today's working woman. The idea of being Superwoman isn't as prevalent today as it was in the past, but most working women are trying to find a balance in their life. Does the Bible really have women who are culturally relevant?
Working Women of the Bible asks these questions and answers them in a manner that is both candid and with a touch of humor. These women and their lives may be surprisingly more like yours than you imagined.
Very good look at the lives of women we are familiar with in the pages of Scripture, but takes a closer look at their lives. Too many people, even today, tend to overlook the contributions made by women who are featured in the Bible (except for feeling intimidated by the standards of the Proverbs 31 Woman), and I do like this fresh look at some who don't necessarily get the recognition they deserve. Looking at them from the perspective of a working woman, along with the discussion questions at the end of each chapter, gives us a new respect for their accomplishments and a new way for us to apply these principles to our own lives.
I must admit that I did not agree with the author on everything. There were a couple of comments that led me into my Bible to see if a point was valid. For example, she called Eve the first woman to hold twin boys. I have
not seen any Scriptural reference to back up that claim...but it is not a
deal-breaker for me. On others, I either agreed after further research or still felt it was a reach to draw that conclusion. Bottom line was that none of them were fundamental issues I will not budge on, and I am certainly not going to complain because someone said something to make me read my Bible! After all, isn't that the point of a Bible Study?
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About the Author:
SUSAN DIMICKELE has been a trial lawyer for
nearly 18 years and a mother for 12 years. Susan is the author of
Chasing Superwoman: A Working Mom's Adventures in Life and Faith (David
C. Cook, 2010). She has authored articles in both secular and
faith-based publications, including, ''War of the Worlds,'' a recent
article in Home Life Magazine (February 2011) that candidly discusses
the need for common ground between stay-at home mothers and mothers who
work outside the home. While Susan strives to be at the top of her
profession, her greatest desire is to use her God-given gifts to be the
woman he created.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from
Leafwood Publishers as part of their book review bloggers program. I
was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have
expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the
Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use
of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
As working women struggle to find mentors in today's society, Working Women of the Bible asks, what if the women of Scripture are the very mentors we've been looking for?
Most working women today understand they can never be Superwoman. But
if Superwoman is unattainable, whom are we trying to emulate? Is the
Bible completely outdated, or does it offer a blueprint, full of
real-life, culturally relevant examples for the twenty-first century
working woman? Can we actually find female mentors in the Bible--women
who defied cultural norms and held
positions of power and influence?
Working Women of the Bible confronts these questions with heart and humor, and offers surprisingly simple yet potentially life-altering answers.
- See more at: http://www.bible.acu.edu/leafwood/pg.asp?ID=196#sthash.YY7mTWm4.dpuf
As working women struggle to find mentors in today's society, Working Women of the Bible asks, what if the women of Scripture are the very mentors we've been looking for?
Most working women today understand they can never be Superwoman. But
if Superwoman is unattainable, whom are we trying to emulate? Is the
Bible completely outdated, or does it offer a blueprint, full of
real-life, culturally relevant examples for the twenty-first century
working woman? Can we actually find female mentors in the Bible--women
who defied cultural norms and held
positions of power and influence?
Working Women of the Bible confronts these questions with heart and humor, and offers surprisingly simple yet potentially life-altering answers.
- See more at: http://www.bible.acu.edu/leafwood/pg.asp?ID=196#sthash.YY7mTWm4.dpuf
