Name: Notorious Women Of The Bible
Released: 2012-06-13T00:00:00.000Z

Notorious Women Of The Bible

TV Show · Documentary

Famine, assimilation, adultery, rivalry, surrogate motherhood, politics, murder, mayhem and the seduction of the worst biblical bad boys, this series looks at the Old Testament stories of feisty femmes, who dared assumed responsibility for their people.

2012 · 25m

EPISODE 1

Eve – The Original Rebel

The story of Eve opens up with a vision of loneliness, companionship, desire and love. It tells she, gives up a life of ease in an idyllic setting, along with the promise of immortality, and instead chooses to pursue wisdom and intimacy with her man.

22 min
EPISODE 2

Delilah – One Feisty Femme

Samson may have been the classic biblical Israeli strong man, but he was no match for a pretty young Philistine named Delilah. We all think we know this traditional tale, but do we? Was Delilah a pawn, a Judas or a survivor?

22 min
EPISODE 3

Bathsheba – Wife, Mother, Queen

A late afternoon in Jerusalem. A beautiful young woman bathes on the roof under the last rays of dusk, espied by the lustful eyes of a hidden admirer. The admirer, King David, is not where he’s supposed to be, on the battlefield with his troops.

22 min
EPISODE 4

Jezebel – The Ultimate Bad Girl

No biblical woman is more reviled than Jezebel. Her name lives to this day as a synonym for feminine evil. Jezebel’s story is a rich mix of historical events, allegorical interpretation and metaphorical license.

22 min
EPISODE 5

Esther – A Clever Heroine

The book of Esther tells the story of a beautiful orphan who hides her Jewish identity, becomes Queen of Persia and saves her people. A controversial figure, Esther has been criticized for being a ‘bad Jew’ and being vengeful and bloodthirsty.

22 min

Season 1

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