Bibliograph

Meet me at the well, the girls and women of the Bible

Type

Label

Meet me at the well, the girls and women of the Bible

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Meet me at the well

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

the girls and women of the Bible

Summary

Old Testament stories center around men. Leaders, prophets, kings, and priests are all male. But hidden in the background are strong-willed, daring females. Jane Yolen and Barbara Diamond Goldin's masterful retelling pairs eloquent profiles with stunning art, answering one question: What makes these women heroes? From first woman, Eve, to Deborah the judge, to Queen Esther, savior of her people, females in the Hebrew bible are resourceful and courageous. Each chapter is devoted to a single story with text complemented by sidebars, known in Jewish tradition as "midrashim," that pose questions, provide more information, and include nondenominational interpretations

Target audience

juvenile

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