Widows of the Old Testament Author:Sylvia De Jong This book looks at the lives of nine widows; the Biblical history surrounding their lives and at the culture in which they lived. Their stories are set in a chronological study of the Old Testament. The power and authority of God is balanced with His ever present love and compassion. The widows are as follows: * Tamar - A study of triumph. *... more » Naomi - A study of hope. * Ruth - A study of love. * Abigail - A study of courage. * Bathsheba - A study of forgiveness. * Zeruah - A study of responsibility. * Widow of Zarephath - A study of faith. * Jezebel - A study of influence. * Widow with the jar of oil - A study of provision. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sylvia Ellen Miatke De Jong, a semi-retired missionary with Africa Inland Mission, is also an ordained chaplain and a former registered nurse. She was a widow for thirty years and is the mother of three children, four step children, nineteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where she earned her Masters Degree in Urban Ministry/Pastoral Care. Mrs. De Jong and her husband live near Wooster, Ohio.« less