Q&A with author Lynn Japinga

A short interview with Lynn Japinga, author of “From Widows to Warriors” and “From Daughters to Disciples” – two Bible studies looking at women in the Old and New Testaments.
For more information: bit.ly/3iZmi3B
Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/3d3N1ZA
Purchase "Lies My Preacher Told Me: An Honest Look at the Old Testament" from the following online booksellers:
Bookshop.org – bit.ly/3rEK5tk
Indiebound.com – bit.ly/3BQb9KV
Christianbook.com – bit.ly/3xdDDuq
Barnes and Noble – bit.ly/3ycBG2S
Amazon – amzn.to/3ybS9o5

For too long the women of the Bible have been depicted in one-dimensional terms. On one side are saints, such as Mary, while on the other are "bad girls," such as Eve and Jezebel. Just as often, the female characters of the Bible are simply ignored. However, the women of the Bible are complex, multidimensional individuals whose lives are inspiring, funny, and tragic in ways too many of us never hear.
In “From Widows to Warriors”, Lynn Japinga acquaints us with the women of the Old Testament. From flawed heroes like Ruth and Rahab to fierce fighters like Deborah and Jael to tragic characters like Jephthah's daughter and the unnamed concubine of the book of Judges, readers will encounter a wealth of foremothers in the faith in all their messy, yet redeemable, humanity. This Bible study introduces and retells every female character who contributes to one or more Old Testament stories, diving deeply into what each woman's story means for us today with questions for reflection and discussion.
“From Daughters to Disciples” acquaints readers with the women of the Bible. From faithful forerunners like Anna and Elizabeth to female disciples like the sisters Mary, Martha, and Mary Magdalene to first-generation followers like Lydia and Dorcas, readers will encounter a wealth of foremothers in the faith in all their messy, yet redeemable, humanity. This Bible study introduces and retells every female character who contributes to one or more New Testament stories, diving deeply into what each woman’s story means for us today with questions for reflection and discussion.