Fierce and Faithful

Introduce Middle-Grade Readers to the Bold Women of the Bible

The Bible is filled with stories of brave, wise, and faithful women who dared to follow God's call. Now you can introduce these remarkable role models to the next generation with Fierce and Faithful: 25 Women of the Bible Who Dared to Trust God.

Written by trusted biblical scholars Carmen Joy Imes and Nijay K. Gupta, this beautifully illustrated book brings the stories of twenty-five biblical women to life. From well-known figures like Mary and Sarah to lesser-known leaders like Huldah and Phoebe, each story is told in a relatable way that connects with young hearts and minds. These women are loyal friends or family members, strong leaders, savvy problem solvers, and faithful members of God's people.

Fierce and Faithful is an engaging tool for discipleship, thoughtfully designed to help kids ages 8-12 see that God has worked in and through women throughout both the Old and New Testaments—and that he can work through them too!

In Fierce and Faithful, you'll discover



- Scripturally faithful portrayals of twenty-five women of the Bible,

- Helpful sidebars that explain cultural details and unfamiliar terms,

- Thoughtful questions at the end of each chapter to aid in understanding the biblical story, and

- Full-color artwork that brings each woman to life.



With Fierce and Faithful, help the tweens you love discover how they, too, can become fierce and faithful followers of God through these twenty-five women in God's story.



Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, University of Durham) serves as Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. Gupta has published over twenty books including the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (2nd ed., coeditor), several Bible commentaries, and award-winning titles such as Tell Her Story and Strange Religion. He also serves as a senior translator for the New Living Translation.



Carmen Joy Imes (PhD, Wheaton) is associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters.



Part I: Old Testament Women by Carmen Joy Imes



Introduction: The Daily Life of Women in Ancient Israel



1. Eve, Coruler of Creation



2. Hagar, the First to Name God



3. Shiphrah and Puah, Brave Midwives of Egypt



4. Young Miriam, Guardian and Advocate



5. Grown-Up Miriam, Worship Leader and Prophet



6. Rahab, Who Showed Loyalty to Yahweh



7. Deborah, Judge and Prophet of Israel, and Jael, Battle Hero



8. Ruth, Loyal Daughter-in-Law



9. Hannah, Who Knew what God Could Do



10. Abigail, a Wise Household Manager



11. The Wealthy Woman from Shunem



12. The Servant Girl from Israel



13. Huldah, Faithful Prophet in Jerusalem



14. Esther, the Queen Who Saves Her People

Part II: New Testament Women by Nijay Gupta



Introduction: Daily Life of Women in the Roman Empire



15. Anna, the Elderly Prophet



16. Mary of Nazareth, Mother and Follower of Jesus



17. Elizabeth, Blessed with a Miracle Child



18. The Loving Woman Who Cared for Jesus



19. Mary Magdalene, Herald of the Risen Jesus



20. Generous Tabitha



21. Lydia, A Gentile of Great Faith



22. Phoebe, Paul's Messenger to the Church in Rome



23. Priscilla: Church Planter, Wise Teacher, Business Woman



24. Junia, Apostle of Jesus Christ



25. Lois and Eunice, Godly Grandmother and Mother