Women of the Hebrew Bible
Women of the Hebrew Bible
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 11/3, 11/10
Facilitators: Kelly Lemens
Donation: $25
The victorious, the victims, the virtuous and the vicious all describe the women of the Old Testament. Generally demeaned by the dominant culture, women have held a prominent role God’s plan for humankind all along. Join us as we meet 12 remarkable women of the Old Testament, each representing different ages, economic circumstances, family status and culture. Learn their stories and explore what insights they can reveal to us. We will meet:
Rebekah (Isaac's wife) – Sept 29
Leah (Jacob's wife) – Sept 29
Rahab (Conquest period) – Oct 6
Delilah (Sampson – Judges) – Oct 6
Ruth (end of Judges) – Oct 13
Hannah (Samuel's mother) – Oct 13
Tamar (King David) – Oct 20
Bathsheba (King David) – Oct 20
Gomer (Hosea’s wife - Divided Kingdom) – Nov 3
Judith (during exile) – Nov 3
Esther (Return) – Nov 10
Mary (mother of Jesus) – Nov 10
Note: If you prefer to pay by cash or check in person, please register by emailing Kelly here.