Sarah Laughed: Modern Lessons from the Wisdom and Stories of Biblical
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In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life. Intimate, familiar and wise, the heroines in Sarah Laughed are revealed to be inspiring role models for women today. From Eve's rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anager of Job's wife, each woman's story is retold in imaginative prose and accompanied by real-life rituals that can help us gain insight into various aspects of our everyday lives.
Author: Vanessa L. Ochs
Format: Paperback, 250 pages, 152mm x 229mm
Published: 2011, Jewish Publication Society, United States
Genre: Christianity: Bibles & Liturgy
Description
In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life. Intimate, familiar and wise, the heroines in Sarah Laughed are revealed to be inspiring role models for women today. From Eve's rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anager of Job's wife, each woman's story is retold in imaginative prose and accompanied by real-life rituals that can help us gain insight into various aspects of our everyday lives.
Sarah Laughed: Modern Lessons from the Wisdom and Stories of Biblical