Back to the well
Book Description
Frances Taylor Gench invites readers on a transformative journey through six pivotal Gospel encounters between women and Jesus, offering fresh perspectives on these ancient yet timeless stories. Drawing from both contemporary feminist scholarship and traditional biblical interpretation, she creates a rich tapestry of understanding that breathes new life into familiar narratives.
This thoughtful exploration goes beyond surface readings to examine the intricate language, literary structure, and cultural contexts that shaped these encounters. Gench skillfully weaves together diverse scholarly voices, making complex academic insights accessible to modern readers seeking deeper spiritual understanding. Each story unfolds with careful attention to historical setting and social dynamics, revealing layers of meaning that may have been overlooked in conventional interpretations.
Rather than simply retelling these Gospel accounts, the author opens doorways to multiple ways of engaging with these texts. She presents various interpretive approaches spanning centuries of biblical scholarship, allowing readers to discover which perspectives resonate most deeply with their own spiritual journey. The inclusion of discussion questions makes this work particularly valuable for group study and personal reflection.
For those drawn to explore how ancient wisdom speaks to contemporary spiritual seeking, this book offers a scholarly yet approachable pathway to rediscovering the profound encounters that continue to inspire and challenge readers today.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 192 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Women
- ✓ Explore Views on women
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Bible
- ✓ Explore Femmes dans la Bible
- ✓ Explore Et les femmes
- ✓ Explore Feminist criticism
- ✓ Explore Women in the Bible
