Show Notes
David Solomon explores the lives, contributions, and circumstances of 14 women from the biblical period of Jewish History. He examines: Rachav Devorah Yael Bat Yiphtach Pilegesh Bagiv’ah Ruth Channah Michal Abigail Bat Sheva Jezebel Ataliah Yehosheva Chuldah Among their numbers were: queens prophets judges politicians as well as women who were distinguished for their faith, …
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