Sarah Laughed
ebook ∣ Modern Lessons from the Wisdom and Stories of Biblical Women
By Vanessa L. Ochs
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Lessons and rituals from the women of the Bible, connecting contemporary women with their sacred stories.
In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life. Intimate, familiar, and wise, the heroines in Sarah Laughed are revealed to be inspiring role models for women today. From Eves rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anger of Job's wife, each woman's story is retold in imaginative prose and accompanied by real-life rituals that you can perform at home, gaining insight into:
- Finding inner wisdom
- Speaking the true self
- Being a good friend
- Maintaining romantic partnerships
- Raising a family
- Letting go of children
- Feeling blessed with a life well lived
- And much more
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