This book was awesome to read. It focused on the 3 Mary's in the Bible: Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth and Mary Magdalene. This is the perfect book to use as a Bible study for Easter time. I absolutely enjoyed reading about the three Mary's and how Jesus used them to share the gospel. It amazed me to learn that women of the bible were the main ones that stayed true to Christ (even His disciples refused to believe or acknowledge at times). This was a great study and showed me a lot as a woman of God. I think all women should read this book at least once in their lifetime. You'll learn a lot from this beauty. Even the cover is gorgeous (gold foil in person)!

I am always looking for relatable, faith-based books, and since many of these books only focus on women being dutiful wives and mothers, I am looking more often than I'm reading. This book wasn't at all what I expected, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Personal stories juxtaposed with lessons and verses from the Bible, I connected with these women, and definitely recommend this book.

I absolutely LOVE the non-fiction Liz Curtis Higgs produces. Every word she writes is full of the love of the Word, as well as authority that she backs with notes and citation. She's also so down to earth and not holier than thou it's like you are reading the words of a close friend who loves Jesus and the reader.

The title of the book pretty much says it all. It's about the women who were present leading up to, during and after the original Easter. It's how she says it that hits home with me. Many times my eyes would fill with tears and my heart felt like it was expanding out of my chest with the warmth of love. It truly is awesome how God loves us all, regardless of our frailties. Not saying we don't need to try to be better, but He loves us before we are better.

I don't think I could do this book justice in a mere review. I think reading it is part of a person's personal journey and that the reader will get out of it what they need and that need will be different for every reader. I definitely received a lot from this book. I don't want to say it'll be life changing or heart warming, because it will be different for all readers, but I do think it will be important in a different way to all who read it.

This is one I will need to re-read over and over again. I am sure I will learn new things from it each time I read it. It has a study guide at the end of it, so I would recommend if you are using it as such, to get a physical copy of the book, unless you are very good at moving back and forth in an eBook format. This is one I will be getting as a physical book.

5, awed and humbled, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

I love Liz’s writing. She’s compelling, warm, and sassy – in a good way. As a writer, I also love her scholarship. When I was speaking on Mary and Martha for a women’s retreat, I found loads of inspiring insights and wisdom in this book.
Warmly recommended.

"The Women of Easter" by Liz Curtis Higgs is a good study of the three Mary's that were at the cross. It was well researched and well written.

Once again, Liz Curtis Higgs, brings us closer and into the lives of the women of Easter, otherwise known as the three Mary's. Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth and Mary Magdalene.

This book was originally written as an online Bible study during the Lenten season and now we have a copy we can go back to time and time again, to learn more about these amazing women and what Easter really means. Ms. Higgs teaching once again excels as she combines all four of the gospels and walks us through those final days through the eyes of the Mary's.

This book will take you closer to the cross and as you read, you will find your faith will deepen.

It is an enjoyable and informative book as we walk in the lives of the three Mary's. This book is highly recommended. It can be used in a group setting or for personal reading.


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This book was recommended to me by one of the women in my weekly devotional group. She also commented that Liz Curtis Higgs was doing a daily Lenten focus of the book on her facebook page. Well, that had me hooked. I got the book and very much enjoyed it. I did refer to the facebook page periodically, but I read it through with great interest. What a great concept, seeing the lead up to Easter through the eyes of women in the bible. Higgs breaks down the stories in the Bible starting with Mary of Bethany. I loved hearing more about the life and times of the people. The culture of what was going on interested me and helped me to understand the powerful messages so much better. It was almost like I was there and could see things so much more clearly. The questions at the back of the book were extremely thought provoking. They made you really think about the stories. As other reviewers said, there were a lot of notes, but I chose to ignore them because I did not want to interrupt the flow when I was reading. I really enjoyed this book and it was a great experience leading up to Easter. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

A powerful and emotional read! It gives a deeper insight into these three special women that were changed by the life of Our Savior and shows their love for Him!

We will be happy to do this book in my women's Bible study. We've done Ms. Higgs other books and look forward to new ones.

I knew this would be good, its Liz Curtis Higgs and she paints pictures with words, but wow, this one really spoke to my heart. Through the eyes of the women around Jesus before, during and after the crucifixion, I gained a new perspective of this amazing story.

Having read it, I relate to the gift God gives to us better now, I understand better why He chose who He did to be where He wanted them when He did and I perceive the disciples differently, I’m more empathetic. I love this book, I’ll read it again before Easter and probably again after that. It brings scripture to life and directs back to scripture which allows for introspection, time with the Holy Spirit and transformation. Along the journey, Liz brings her light, joy and humor! Highly Recommended!

I really loved this line about the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee (Luke 23:55)
“Really, have you ever seen such perseverance? They stayed and they stayed and they stayed. This is one of the most important lessons these women teach us. Wherever He leads, follow Jesus. Whatever pain you are enduring, keep your eyes on Jesus. Even when hope seems gone, stay close to Jesus”
This really resonated for me and summed up the book. Patience and Endurance are words for my year and this perspective really helped me understand those concepts better.