Women's Lectionary

The Women's Lectionary Preaching the Women of the Bible Throughout the Year Ashley M. WilcoxWestminster John Knox Press, 2021ISBN 9780664266196 Softcover, 306 pp.6.0 X 9.0 X 0.68 inches | 0.96 pounds Focusing on passages about women in the Bible and feminine imagery of God, The Women's Lectionaryreimagines the liturgical calendar of preaching for one year. These women are daughters, wives, and mothers. They are also strong leaders, evil queens, and wicked stepmothers. They are disciples, troublemakers, and prophetesses. Ashley Wilcox explores how the feminine descriptions of God in the Bible are similarly varied--how does it change our understanding if God is feminine wisdom, has wings, or is an angry mother bear? Discover this must-have lectionary, perfect for every female clergyperson or anyone seeking to incorporate more insights from a female perspective into their preaching. From well-known figures like Miriam and Mary to lesser-known women like Huldah and Sapphira to feminine met