Saturday, April 28, 2012

Preview of my next book

I am currently in the process of writing my second book. My goal is to make a reference guide to every named, and notable unnamed, woman in the Bible (just the 66 books of the Protestant Bible). I am aware that there are other books out there with similar information, however I am hoping to offer this one as a more affordable ($2.99 for e-book and Kindle) and user friendly version. The e-book version will have hyperlinks to the Bible verses as well as alternative spellings.

 I am looking for feedback to see if this is something that would be useful or if there is more information you would like to see. Below are a few entries to sample. Please post your comments. I read and value all of them.

 Also, you can find my first book, “7 Common Mistakes That Christians Make and How to Avoid them” on Amazon.
Paperback version (click here)
Kindle version (click here)

Here are the sample entries:

Anna (Ἄννα) “gracious; one who gives”
Parents: Phanuel (father)
Husband: Unnamed
Siblings: Unknown
Children: Unknown
Story: Anna was a prophetess that worshipped in the temple for 77 years after her husband of seven years died. We are told that she never left the temple and worshipped by fasting and praying each day. When Jesus’ parents presented him at the temple, Anna saw the Christ child and gave thanks to God, and began to talk to everyone about him.
Alternative spellings: None
Luke 2:36

Azubah (עזוּבה) “forsaken”
Parents: Unknown
Husband: Caleb
Siblings: Unknown
Children: If she is the same woman as Jerioth (see alternate spellings below) then she would have been mother to Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
Story: Unknown
Alternative spellings: Other scholars have identified Jerioth as being the same woman as Azubah, while still others believe Jerioth was Azubah’s mother. The NSRV, KJV, ESV, and NIV bibles all consider these to be two separate women.
1 Chronicles 2:18-19

Candace (Κανδάκη) “who possesses contrition”
Parents: Unknown
Husband: Unknown
Siblings: Unknown
Children: Unknown
Story: All we know from scripture about her is her name. Her court official, an unnamed eunuch who was in charge of her treasury, was met by Philip on his way back from Jerusalem and baptized. Nothing further is known about him.
Alternative spellings: None
Acts 8:27


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