The Feminine Spirit: Recapturing The Heart Of Scripture: The Woman's Guide To The Bible

"The traditional narrative of the male-dominated Bible is turned on its head in this new understanding offered by Bundesen. . . . The stories of Sarah, Rebekah, Abigail, Ruth, Esther, Mary, and others are seen in new light, as are Old Testament teachings and New Testament writers such as Paul. This is not a new translation or commentary, nor is it a breezy read for women looking for light fare. Bundesen's knowledge of the Bible is clear throughout, as is her agenda: to offer a new way to read the Bible with women in the limelight."
--"Publishers Weekly"

"Lynne's insight and thoughtful compassion are evident on my web site and in this book, as she addresses many of the mind, body, and spiritual ideas that impact our health as individuals and a nation."
--Andrew Weil, M.D., author, "Healthy Aging"

"As a pastor, theologian, father of four daughters, and one who is a chaplain with the USMC, I wish I had this book in seminary twenty years ago. So many books are read once and put away. This one will cause the reader to return again and again."
--Rev. Patrick J. McLaughlin, commander, United States Navy Chaplain Corps; former chaplain, Presidential Retreat Camp David

"Lynne Bundesen's latest work, "The Feminine Spirit," ought to be required reading for anyone who is interested in a fuller understanding of the confluence of spirituality and gender."
--Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein, author, "Gonzo Judaism: A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith"

Using a variety of analytical and descriptive tools, this nondenominational, innovative, and solid approach to the Bible goes deeply into biblical text to uncover new insights about who God is. It provides a fresh and insightful way for women to read the Bible outside the patriarchal framework that has predominated, going beyond stereotypes and male-centered traditional teachings to illuminate how women can better relate both to the Bible and to God.