"Sandra Glahn has written an illuminating work that puts the spotlight on the women of the Bible who normally remain in the shadows. In many ways it is a rehabilitation of women in the biblical story; otherwise, Glahn is simply pointing to the women who were always there if anyone had taken the time to look. A fascinating investigation into biblical narratives, the role of women in sacred stories, and a call for responsible reading of the Bible."

-Michael F. Bird, deputy Principal at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia

"Sandra Glahn, a consummate storyteller, presents an expert summary of the elements of stories (story, narrative, plot, characters, setting), and then shows how to read stories about women in the context of the big story of the Bible. We are treated to surprising insights, some of them rightfully unnerving to some, about Tamar, Shiphrah and Puah, unnamed women, Abigail, five named daughters of Zelophehad, the woman of Shunem and Job's daughters, Jezebel, and my favorite, the woman of Samaria. Glahn illustrates the power of stories while showing how to think in story terms about these women. The reality is that many in the church, both women and men, do not know the stories of women in the Bible, and so Glahn offers a conclusion on what the church's leaders can do to reconfigure the place of women in the Bible's story."

-Scot McKnight, visiting professor of New Testament at Houston Theological Seminary

"Sandra Glahn reignites our curiosity about how God is inviting us to pay attention through the women in Scripture. She guides the reader to see a more robust picture, revealing treasures that are so often left out of preaching and teaching. Perhaps sometimes, like with God himself, the hiddenness is the beckoning to look and listen."

-Aimee Byrd, author of Saving Face and Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

"A tremendous gift, reclaiming a wider cast of characters in Scripture! Sandra Glahn's winsome mix of Biblical scholarship, literary interpretation, personal insights, and her immensely readable style introduces us to women, particularly in the Old Testament, that we may have missed. Whatever you think you know about Biblical women, this book will increase your knowledge of and appreciation for the richer, more complicated story that the Bible offers. Throughout, Glahn is a wonderful guide, reminding readers again and again that no one is a minor character in God's grand story!"

-Jennifer L. Holberg, English Department professor and chair at Calvin University, director for the Calvin Center for Faith & Writing, and author of Nourishing Narratives: The Power of Story to Shape Our Faith

"Preaching often centers the male experience—Bible stories about men, illustrations about men, practical applications for men. As a result, many women wonder whether they have a place in God's story. Dr. Sandra Glahn introduces us to many forgotten women who are central to the plot of the Bible and whose stories are essential reading if we want to understand God's purposes. She teaches us to read more carefully, to reconsider negative stereotypes, and to reenter God's story as full-fledged participants. A compelling book with a crucial message!"

-Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University and author of Becoming God's Family

"Sandra Glahn's book is an exquisite and exciting contribution to the (neglected) role that women play in the biblical story. Taking a narrative approach to interpretation, she alerts the reader to subtle yet vibrant female characters in the Bible and also corrects some modern assumptions. Women aren't mentioned as often as men in Scripture, but when they are, they play pivotal roles in God's story of redemption."

-Preston Sprinkle, author of From Genesis to Junia