Synopses & Reviews
Whatever the reason--"its too complicated, too big, too old, too many men and too few women, and anyway, I dont know whether I believe it or not”--Eve's Bible helps explain the Old Testament to readers regardless of their religious affiliation.
Eve's Bible challenges conventional ideas about women in the Bible, and shows readers how to draw upon the deep wellsprings of their own truth to interpret the Bible in new and liberating ways.
With Eves Bible as their companion, readers will be able to:
* Recognize and read the Old Testaments literary building blocks: histories, stories, laws, poetry, prophecy, and wisdom.
*Answer the question, “Is the Bible historical?”* Learn how women in the biblical era lived
* Learn why the biblical Deity is such a complex character
* Derive meaning from scripture by balancing left-brained inquiry with heart-felt intuition.
*Become their own authority on the Bible
A friendly guide that anticipates readers questions and concerns, Eves Bible helps readers find their way through the Bible with intelligence and verve.
SARAH FORTH, Ph.D. earned her doctorate in theology in a joint program at Northwestern University and Garrett Seminary, and is currently a university lecturer in religion and women's studies. Her teaching credits include UCLA, Immaculate Heart College Center, California Lutheran University and the Union Institute and University, Los Angeles. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit the authors website at: www.evesbible.com
Review
“Eves Bible is a delightful and very helpful introduction to reading the Bible. It makes the Bible accessible to the lay reader, especially to women. . .and allows readers to discern for themselves its meaning for their lives today.”--Rosemary Radford Ruether, author of Sexism and God-Talk: Toward a Feminist Theology
“Honest, brave and spirited, Eves Bible reclaims the scriptures . . .and makes these stories of counsel and wisdom available to all of us, whatever background or point of view.”--Jennifer Lawler, author of Dojo Wisdom: 100 Simple Ways to Become a Stronger, Calmer, More Courageous Person
“Eves Bible helps readers consider the many dimensions hidden by the flat text of the Bible and arrive at a new understanding of womens presence in the Judeo-Christian story. An enlightening and valuable read.”--Kristin Ohlson, author of Stalking the Divine
“Eve's Bible is an extraordinary adventure and a great read. With wit and brilliance, Sarah Forth opens the door to antiquity and invites us to meet the women of the Old Testament--all the while encouraging us to have our own intimate relationship with the Bible.”--Sage Bennet, Ph.D., author of Wisdom Walk: Nine Practices for Creating Peace and Balance from the World's Spiritual Traditions
“Eves Bible is a unique companion to the Scriptures, illuminating and provocative, full of wisdom, insight and good humor, and guaranteed to change the way both women and men read and think about the best-selling book in history.”--Jonathan Kirsch, author of The Harlot by the Side of the Road
“Sarah Forth presents a unique and rich interpretation of the Old Testament, paying particular attention to women in the Bible and in the Biblical era. Writing with deep insight and humor, Forth uses textual and archaeological evidence to give substance to womens roles in the Bible and womens lives in the ancient Near East. Her comparisons of the lives of women in the Near East and women among the Hebrews are intriguing and often profound. This book is an important companion for anyone reading the Old Testament of the Judeo-Christian Bible.”--Miriam Robbins Dexter, Ph.D., UCLA, author, Whence the Goddesses: A Source Book
Synopsis
Eves Bible is for every woman who has ever said, "I've always wanted to read the Bible but . . .”
Whatever the reason--"its too complicated, too big, too old, too many men and too few women, and anyway, I dont know whether I believe it or not”--Eve's Bible helps readers explore the Old Testament regardless of religious affiliation.
Eve's Bible challenges conventional ideas about women in the Bible, and shows readers how to draw upon their own truth to interpret the Bible in new and liberating ways.
With Eves Bible as their companion, readers will:
* Recognize and read the Old Testaments literary building blocks
* Learn how women in the biblical era lived
* Learn why the biblical Deity is such a complex character
* Derive meaning from scripture by balancing left-brained inquiry with heart-felt intuition
*Become their own authority on the Bible
A friendly guide that anticipates readers questions and concerns, Eves Bible helps readers find their way through the Bible with intelligence and verve.
About the Author
SARAH FORTH, PH.D., is a university lecturer in religion and womens studies. She earned her Ph.D. in theology in a joint program of Northwestern University and Garrett Seminary (Evanston, IL). Her teaching credits include UCLA, Immaculate Heart College Center, and California Lutheran University.
Table of Contents
EVES BIBLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Beginning the Journey
Chapter 2
Histories: Pious Frauds and Sacred Truths
Chapter 3
Putting Women Back into Sacred History
Chapter 4
Stories: Telling Tales Behind Gods Back
Chapter 5
How to Read a Story in the Bible
Chapter 6
Biblical Law Codes: Who Let the Lawyers In?
Chapter 7
Blood, Fire, and Promises: Further Legal Affairs
Chapter 8
Poetry: Love, Lament, Triumph, and Thanksgiving
Chapter 9
Prophecy: The Spirit Pouring Out
Chapter 10
Lewdness, Whoring, and “Womb Love”: A Lexicon of Prophetic Speech
Chapter 11
Wisdom: The Listening Heart
Chapter 12
The Other Half of History
Chapter 13
God, Gods, and Goddesses
Chapter 14
The Lost Goddesses