The women of Genesis intrigued and informed the lives of nineteenth-century women. These women read the biblical stories and looked for ways to expand, reinforce, or challenge traditional understanding of women's lives. They communicated their readings of Genesis using diverse genres ranging from poetry to commentary.

"Taylor and Weir help us to appreciate the way writers, readers, and historical context are bound together, so that interpreting the Bible is seen to be a living process. This remarkable book is suited to a wide audience and will be a great resource for college or seminary courses." -- DAVID M. GUNN, Texas Christian University