John MacArthur Reviews

Added November 30, 2005

Twelve Extraordinary Women

How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do With You

Author: John MacArthur
Publisher: Nelson Books, a divsion of Thomas Nelson Publishers
Available At: Bookstores Everywhere
Publishing Date: November 1, 2005
Genre: Nonfiction: Christian Life/Bible Study
Format: Hardback
Price: $22.99
ISBN: 0-7852-6256-3
Author Email/Website: www.gty.org/index.php
Reviewer: Joyce Hanzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

You don't have to be a woman to love this book! John MacArthur combines his writing ability with his spiritual perception to give readers a look at twelve remarkable women from the Bible. Their faith, courage and dedication to the Lord serve as examples that everyone will want to emulate.

Beginning with Eve, and including such notables as Sarah, Hannah and Mary, the author takes readers on a tour of biblical history to meet these ladies. Each chapter quivers with a vibrant sense of realism. These women practically step out of time and into our modern world with powerful descriptions and stories that connect with contemporary issues.

And that's the beauty of John MacArthur's writing style. His words breathe life into these biblical people and events, which causes the reader to experience them in their mind's eye. Yet, it doesn't stop there. The author also allows each woman's story to touch today's world, which gently highlights the significance of the spiritual lessons By the time the last page is turned, these women will have become more than just a famous name; they will have walked alongside the reader and whispered their stories as a source of encouragement and inspiration.

The lives of these faith-filled females also sketch out the chronology of God's redemptive work in history. Each woman stands at a crossroad in time, and her story contributes to the overall Gospel message. Reading these accounts will bring an understanding of the motivation and mercy behind the atonement.

Twelve Extraordinary Women is one amazing book!

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