Discover why I created Women of the Old Testament, a visual Bible study book featuring nearly 200 women—named and unnamed—across Scripture.

women of the old testament

Women of the Old Testament: Why I Created a Visual Bible Study Book

When I first started working on this book, I thought I had a pretty clear plan.

I wanted to create a visual reference that included all the women in the Bible. Not just the “famous” ones—Eve, Sarah, Mary, Ruth—but every named woman I could find, all in one place. Something that felt complete–visual, clear, and well-organized. Something I could never seem to find.

Because here’s the thing—I looked.

I searched through every women’s Bible study I could get my hands on. I flipped through devotionals, concordances, topical guides. But most of them only touched on a handful of women—usually the same 10 to 20 names. And while those women are absolutely worth studying, I knew there had to be more.

Where was the full picture?

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Where was the book that mapped out when these women lived, how they were connected, what role they played in the story of Scripture?

I couldn’t find one.

And when I finally did come across a resource that felt more comprehensive, I realized I was still discovering women it didn’t include. Not just named ones, but unnamed women whose stories carried real weight. Women whose stories covered entire chapters I had never heard mentioned in church:

  • Huldah – a prophetess King Josiah consulted over Habakkuk!
  • Lot’s Daughters – not a story you want read aloud
  • Queen Athaliah – Jezebel’s daughter who murdered her grandkids
  • Jehosheba – Athaliah’s sister-in-law who saved the line of David
  • Maakah – I found 5 different ones, all with important stories!
  • Tamar – multiple Tamars, most with tragic endings
  • Widow of Zarephath – helped protect Elijah during his ministry

Once I opened that door, I couldn’t stop finding them.

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From One Book… to an Unexpected Two-Part Series

My plan was to create one book that covered all the women of the Bible—Old and New Testament together. But very quickly, that plan had to change.

By the time I had finished gathering the women of the Old Testament, my list had grown to nearly 200 women—both named and unnamed.

I realized if I wanted to do this project justice, it couldn’t be one book. It needed to be a collection.

That’s when I decided to break it into two volumes:

Each book would stand on its own but also work together as a full, visual reference—something that finally puts all the women of Scripture in one place.

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Why I Had to Create This

As someone who loves studying Scripture visually, I’ve always struggled with how scattered Biblical resources can be—especially when it comes to studying women. I wanted a book that:

  • Listed every woman in context
  • Made it easy to understand her role in the timeline
  • Included family trees and connections
  • Was colorful and engaging, and full of facts, not opinions
  • Didn’t just summarize her story, but gave you a place to explore it more deeply

I wanted it to be both a study and a reference—one you could flip through and come back to again and again.

And if no one else had made it yet… then I would.

Over the course of a year, I researched, sketched, mapped, and wrote—illustrating every page by hand. No templates, no AI—just my Apple pencil, a collection of my paper notes, and plenty of coffee. The book is organized by Biblical sections—Genesis, Exodus, the Judges, the Kings, the Prophets—so you can follow the timeline of Scripture. I also included color-coded charts, family trees, and visual timelines to make it easy to see when and where each woman fits into the story.

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And I Still Couldn’t Stop Finding More

Even when I “finished” the book, I kept finding new names. Little details in genealogies. Brief mentions in footnotes. Women referenced because of the men in their lives—but whose presence still mattered.

Eventually, I had to make a hard decision: I had to stop. Not because I ran out of names, but because at some point, the book had to go to print.

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So here’s what I did instead:

At the end of the book, I invited readers to keep going. To keep searching, studying, and discovering. Because the more we look, the more we realize just how many women God included in His story.

This isn’t just a list. It’s an invitation to study the Bible in a deeper, more intentional way.

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What You’ll Find in the Book

Women of the Old Testament is more than just a study—it’s a colorful, visual guide packed with:

  • 85+ pages of hand-illustrated, full-color layouts
  • Nearly 200 named and unnamed women
  • Visual summaries with scriptural references
  • Family trees and timelines to place each woman in history
  • Organized sections from Genesis through the Prophets
  • AN INDEX!!! (So excited about this!)

What’s Next?

Right now, Women of the Old Testament is available and shipping!!

No more downloads. No more printing. This is my first physical book, and I couldn’t be more proud of how it turned out.

Next year, I’ll be releasing Women of the New Testament, which will cover:

  • Jesus’ mother, the many Marys, and the women at the cross
  • Early church leaders and disciples
  • And yes—more unnamed women with powerful stories

If you’ve been following my journey, thank you. Your encouragement, messages, and feedback helped bring this project to life.

I hope this book blesses you like it has blessed me to create. And I hope it inspires you to keep looking—because there are still women waiting to be found in these pages.

Grab your copy today and let’s keep discovering them together.

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