Publisher's Synopsis
The Women of Israel or Characters and Sketches from the Holy Scriptures and Jewish History is a book written by Grace Aguilar. The book is a collection of stories and biographical sketches of women from the Bible and Jewish history, highlighting their contributions to their communities and their faith. The book explores the lives of women such as Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, as well as lesser-known figures like Deborah, Hannah, and Esther. It also includes stories of women from Jewish history, such as the daughters of Rashi and Gl�����ckel of Hameln. Throughout the book, Aguilar provides historical and cultural context to help readers better understand the experiences of these women. She also reflects on the challenges they faced and the lessons that can be learned from their stories. The Women of Israel is a valuable resource for those interested in women's history, Jewish history, and biblical studies. It provides a unique perspective on the role of women in these contexts and sheds light on their contributions to society and faith.1889. Illustrative of the Past History, Present Duties and Future Destiny of the Hebrew Females as Based on the Word of God. Aguilar, English novelist and writer on Jewish history and religion, whose productions are chiefly stories and religious works dealing with Jewish subjects. In the Women of Israel she profiles women in the Torah. The following is an excerpt of her description of Deborah: Had there been the very least foundation for the supposition of the degrading and heathenizing of the Hebrew female, we should not find the offices of prophet, judge, military instructor, poet, and sacred singer, all combined and all perfected in the person of a woman: a fact clearly and almost startlingly illustrative of what must have been their high and intellectual training. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
