Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible

Flawed Women Loved By A Flawless God

By: Liz Curtis Higgs

Narrated by: Liz Curtis Higgs

Higgs revisits the well of biblical women for this continuation of her hugely successful Bad Girls of the Bible series. Whereas Bad Girls of the Bible and Really Bad Girls of the Bible tackled the Jezebels and Salomes, often demonstrating that these women were not as nefarious as later traditions would suggest, this one takes a different tack, looking at five good girls of the Bible and finding them seriously flawed.

Focusing on Genesis, Higgs looks at Sarah (a control freak), Hagar (who was filled with bitterness), Rebekah (a conniving schemer who played favorites with her sons), Leah (another schemer) and Rachel (who was consumed by jealousy). One theme that emerges clearly is how fertility, or the lack of it, dominated these women's lives in a patriarchal culture.

As always, Higgs's tone is chatty and girlfriendish, addressing the listener in the second person as she emphasizes the lesson-and the humor-in each woman's tale. And as always, this one capably blends fictional vignettes of contemporary bad girls with in-depth exegesis of their biblical counterparts' stories. Higgs also reveals her own foibles as she weaves personal anecdotes into each chapter, underscoring the book's overall theme: even faithful women can sometimes be hurtful and selfish.

©2007 Liz Curtis Higgs (P)2008 Oasis Audio

love it

I have now read 2 bad girl of the bible and are ready for the next one 2 more to go then I'll find more by liz curtis higgs. Thank you so much liz some time I feel like you are talking right to me

Can you relate?

You can see yourself in every slightly bad girl of the Bible. I had the hard copy of Bad Girls of the Bible and loved it. This just digs in a little deeper but was fun to listen to and yes, I can see myself in some of the women in the bible.

One of the best books I've listened to.

I'm so glad the author read the book herself. She puts so much information in here and it sounds like a story all at the same time. I enjoyed it so very much. Thank you Lizz Curtis Higgs for the book.

Refreshing and Rewarding Reading

What made the experience of listening to Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible the most enjoyable?

Liz is a great communicator and reader, I loved knowing it was her own voice reading the book.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Liz has done her homework and her writing was very insightful.

Which scene was your favorite?

I believe her comments regarding the restoration of relationship between Leah and Rachel. Jealousy can tear apart so many families over such trivial things, it is nice to realize that those relationships can be resolved. Of course Rachel's desires had to be fulfilled before mending could occur!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Timeless. I understand the focus of the book is to show us how God used totally human people, just like us, to do His good works for and through. So that we can see how we can be close to God and used for His work. Technology has changed, but people and our emotions, desires and fears are the same now as they were then.

Any additional comments?

Great book, wish I had it both in hard copy and audible... but will listen to it again to make sure I didn't miss anything as my mind was distracted by my eyes :)

Great Book!

Liz Curtis Higgs is a wonderful author. Love all her books! She really brings the characters in the Bible to life!

Absolutely brilliant!

Liz Curtis Higgs, and her written works, never disappoint! She is a giftes storyteller, as well as Biblical teacher. I can't wait to hear/read another one!

Wonderful!

Would you listen to Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible again? Why?

I love the way Liz weaves modern day women into the lives of timeless Bible stories. When I finished with each chapter I felt like I had spent time with each character personally. I highly recomend this book.

great lessons thru testimony

Liz never disappoints and always reveals a down hgt side of the story I haven't seen before. I love that she finds humor in the Lord's method of dealing with us. love to listen to her speak.

Just exceptional!

I thought this was eye opening to say the least. Liz had me laughing quite a few times throughout the book. I learned so much & have recommended this to so many women already. A great purchase. Thank you Liz!

Love this book

I find myself sad Hagar. Then Rachel and Leah were put in a situation and decided to turn to God. It is a story of endurance, hope, and love.