Pía Septién

Women of the Old Testament Their Lives: Their Lives, Our Hope Pía Septién

Ruth?s generosity, Anna?s faith, Abigail?s pure and upright conscience, the fortitude of the mother of Maccabees: These are some of the virtues and lessons we can learn from the women of the Old Testament and apply to our daily life. Author Pía Septién tells us eleven stories about women of the Old Testament and presents them as material for personal spiritual reflection. Every chapter offers the biblical story narrated in prose, quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and reflection and discussion questions. As a Bible study, this book offers you a new focus that will strengthen your faith and improve your life. Women of the Old Testament include: Ruth Shiphrah and Puah Miriam Abigail Hagar Leah Michal Hannah