In Vashti’s Victory, LaVerne Gill examines and discusses six Bible stories using the “Justice Reading Strategy.” This strategy goes beyond the biblical narratives that direct attention to the primarily male leaders and instead focuses on a more holistic view of the story—a view that seeks discernment about God’s purpose in the narrative rather than the human preoccupation with heroes and heroines. The biblical women featured in Vashti’s Victory, including the women surrounding Moses, Michal, the daughters of Zelophehad, and Susanna, are compared to contemporary women who have resisted economic, political, religious, and cultural oppression. Study questions are included at the end of each chapter.
