Miriam sang a song of liberation. Deborah led her people to victory. Hannah spoke truth to power. Isaiah's prophetess embodied her message of hope. Mary announced the coming of her son the Messiah. These women prophets in the Bible provide different models of the prophetic vocation. What can they teach us about the role of prophecy in Scripture--and in the church today?
She Speaks for God● explores 11 stories of women prophets in the Bible, from Miriam and Deborah to Anna and the daughters of Pentecost;
● traces how the prophetic role developed from the Old Testament to the New Testament;
● highlights the influence and leadership of female prophets within their communities;
● shows what these women teach about prophecy in the church today, for women and men alike; and
● includes reflection questions with every chapter, making it ideal for classrooms, Bible studies, and discussion groups.
Scholar and minister Jacqueline N. Grey shines a light on Scripture's often overlooked female prophets in this fresh, accessible volume. Women prophets in the Bible challenged, led, and encouraged their ancient communities to be faithful to God. Each story offers insight into how God continues to speak through his people in the modern era.
Students, pastors, and lay readers interested in women in the Bible and women in church leadership will be inspired by the prophets' dynamic speech, bold action, and commitment to God's justice.
