Orem Library

"The inimitable Jane Yolen has teamed up with Barbara Diamond Goldin (a prolific author in her own right) to retell Bible stories from the point of view of twelve women (in nine chapters, as some come in pairs). After each story, there is a reflection "imagine" piece written from the voice of each woman (written by Barbara) and a poem about her (written by Jane). Intermixed with the main text are sidebars called "midrash" in the singular or "midrashim"...

What's my ability? What's my passion? What's my opportunity? Alice Mathews encourages you to think about these questions as she examines the lives of Dorcas, Lydia, Phoebe, and other New Testament women. In each of their stories, you'll see how the Holy Spirit directed their lives based on their individual gifts and abilities.

"Master storyteller and best-selling author H.B. Moore brings to life the biblical account of Ruth as never before in this vivid retelling of her courageous and faithful life. Following the death of Ruth's husband, she finds herself at a crossroads. Rather than return to her family and hometown, the young widow makes a remarkable decision: she will remain with her mother-in-law, Naomi, as her caretaker and companion. Together, the two widows boldly...

Examines how Christ's example and teachings came into conflict with societal norms for women at the time.

There was strength in her gentleness, courage in her humility. Her devotion to Naomi and the God of the Israelites has come down through the ages as an inspiration to new generations, century after century. What was she like, this Moabite widow, this Ruth? Lois Henderson, one of today's finest biblical novelists, lifts the story of Ruth up and off the Bible's pages and into a moving drama played right before our eyes. We are taken back to Moab and...

Why was Deborah called upon to save her people? How did Priscilla and Claudia help with spreading the gospel? The scriptures are filled with the stories of women, spiritual giants who played vital roles in sacred events, and everyday women who quietly helped to change their world for the better. Because the record of their lives is often sketchy, we may not realize how important they are. This book shares the inspiring stories of the women who have...

"Journey back in time to the dusty roads of Shiloh and witness anew the story of Hannah and her son, Samuel. Hannah is no longer a young woman. In the twilight of her life, she holds her memories close to her heart. Above all, she treasures the miracle of conceiving Samuel after years of barrenness and the promise she made to the Lord to release her child to the high priest Eli's care to train and serve in the temple. But Samuel's story does not end...

Leah was so young when her sister Rachel was born that she could not remember a time when Rachel was not the darling of the family- pretty, clever, and cute, whereas Leah plugged along being obedient, hard-working, and responsible. Then one day a good-looking marriageable kinsman named Jacob showed up, looking for a haven from his brother's rage, and Leah fell in love at once. It didn't surprise her at all that Jacob saw only Rachel. But surely, as...

A historical novel follows the life of Mary Magdalene, detailing her privileged childhood, her prophetic visions, her study in the Great Library of Alexandria, her fascination with John the Baptizer's cousin Yeshu'a, and her role as teacher and advisor to Jesus.