The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus

“Usually when we trace the line of offspring out of the promise of Genesis 3:15, it is the men who take center stage. But in this beautiful little book, Nana Dolce weaves the story of the Bible through the line of women in the Bible with simplicity and insight.”

“All women hold within themselves the beauty and dignity of their Creator, because they are made in His image. We can't see God, but we can know about Him through His creation, women included. But it is through the specific women in the Old Testament that we can see the shape and substance of our Savior coming into focus. Though flawed and often misguided, they point ahead to Jesus and help us understand (and long for) His necessary life, death, and resurrection. That's why I'm so grateful for Nana Dolce and her beautifully descriptive reflections on the women of the Old Testament. These women and their stories set our hearts ablaze for Christ.”

“It’s beautifully rich. It’s theologically deep. It’s a book that will help your heart to sing, as you see God’s character, his faithfulness and ultimately the Lord Jesus Christ unveiled, at the centre of women’s lives through the Bible. Read it, savour it and let Nana’s words enrich and deepen your understanding of God’s plan for all of history!”

“Nana Dolce has taken great care to present the stories of the women who played significant roles in the plan of redemption. The light she sheds on these often overlooked women is long overdue. The methodological approach is far beyond devotional. It is faithful biblical exposition with gospel-centered reflections. Her warm and pleasant spirit comes across the pages of this work. Readers will appreciate the well-written, easily read, and thought-provoking narratives of these amazing women.”

“Just as Miriam once burst into song after God delivered her people from slavery, Nana Dolce has now given us an overture to Jesus by tracing his melody through the women of the Old Testament. Filled with insights from her careful reading of the Bible and Dolce's own story as daughter, wife, mother, and friend, The Seed of the Woman reveals God’s loving purposes, not only in ancient history, but also in our own stories today.”

“In The Seed of the Woman, Dolce guides us skillfully through examples of faith and faithfulness found in and toward women of the Bible. Her prose is approachable and her insights deep. She humanizes these characters and, in their stories, Dolce not only allows us to see our own doubts and weaknesses but points to the hopeful mercy of God toward both them and us. The Seed of the Woman is more than a gripping genealogy, it is reminder upon reminder of divine promises made and kept—and kept against all odds. Dolce enriches our understanding of the continuity of the Bible’s grand narrative by introducing us to less well-known and even unnamed matriarchs of our faith. The Seed of the Woman illuminates and exalts Christ and by situating these flawed but faithful women within the broad narrative of redemption we see ourselves more clearly in that narrative as well.”

“Nana Dolce’s book isn’t another character study of women of the Bible—she knows we need more than finding a woman in our Scriptures. Instead, she uniquely reveals how the stories of the known and not-so-known women lead us to the bigger story of Jesus Christ… and she does it well. Her writing made the stories come alive, and my heart delighted in the kindness and grace of God.”

“This is a work for everyone’s edification. As an emerging voice exploring the Bible’s ancient story, Nana Dolce brings us a fresh perspective grounded in the historic Christian faith. As she searches the records of our Scriptural ancestors, Dolce deftly brings out YHWH’s redemptive plan as it happened through our mothers and daughters, sisters and warriors, widows and wives, the barren yet hopeful, the seen and unseen - pointing us ultimately the Great Architect who has interwoven all of our lives.”

“We know that the story of the gospel climaxes with the birth of the man, Jesus Christ. What is forgotten is that this narrative not only involved women but is often told by women. To ignore their voice is to neglect significant storytellers of the history of redemption. The Seed of the Woman preserves this tradition. Not only does it portray the gospel with beauty and grace, but it also reminds us that the Lord used heroic and faithful women to give birth to messianic hope, tend to its care, preserve that story, and share it with others.”