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 biblicalwomen 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