Women of the Bible: With Paintings from the Great Art Museums of the World

by Carole Armstrong

Book Overview

In this glorious collection, the stories of 17 heroic women are presented in an accessible gift book format. Each of these legendary women, all models of courage and strength, has a fascinating story to tell. Every spread contains a complete story accompanied by dramatic artwork from a celebrated painter, and at the back of the book an index of paintings offers biographical information on the artist.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689817282
• ISBN13: 9780689817281
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.9" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A book to facilitate conversation

I like this book very much. In a one on one setting with an interested child, the stories and illustrations in this book will provoke lots of questions and explanations. Most of the Bible stories are about lesser known women, such as Deborah and Abigail, who deserve to be better understood. Be sure to preview this book before reading it with a child. There are two paintings (of Judith and Salome) with beheaded men which may be disturbing to some younger children. Cranach's painting is of a nude Eve. One of my favorite paintings in the book is Caravaggio's of Mary and Martha. He contrasts them by showing Mary in very simple clothing and Martha in an elaborate dress. This lovely book provides a wonderful avenue for teaching both Bible stories and art appreciation. The stories are retold in a straight-forward, simple and engaging way.