Overview
Explore the lives of the great women in the scripturesWhy was Deborah called upon to save her people? How did Priscilla and Claudia help with spreading the gospel? The scriptures are filled with the stories of women, spiritual giants who played vital roles in sacred events, and everyday women who quietly helped to change their world for the better. Because the record of their lives is often sketchy, we may not realize how important they are. This book shares the inspiring stories of the women who have played key roles in spiritual and historical events - Eve, Rebekah, Ether, Mary, Dorcas, Sariah, Emma Smith - and many others.
About the Author
S. Michael Wilcox is an institute instructor at the University of Utah. He received his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado, where he directed the institute of religion. He has served in many Church leadership opportunities, including bishop and counselor in a stake presidency. A popular speaker and gifted teacher, he is the author of several books and audio CDs, including Don't Leap with the Sheep, The Fourth Watch, and Who Shall Be Able to Stand?
Synopsis
Explore the lives of the great women in the scriptures
Why was Deborah called upon to save her people? How did Priscilla and Claudia help with spreading the gospel? The scriptures are filled with the stories of women, spiritual giants who played vital roles in sacred events, and everyday women who quietly helped to change their world for the better. Because the record of their lives is often sketchy, we may not realize how important they are. This book shares the inspiring stories of the women who have played key roles in spiritual and historical events - Eve, Rebekah, Ether, Mary, Dorcas, Sariah, Emma Smith - and many others.
About the Author
S. Michael Wilcox is an institute instructor at the University of Utah. He received his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado, where he directed the institute of religion. He has served in many Church leadership opportunities, including bishop and counselor in a stake presidency. A popular speaker and gifted teacher, he is the author of several books and audio CDs, including Don't Leap with the Sheep, The Fourth Watch, and Who Shall Be Able to Stand?