
Intro to the Old Testament I Handmaidens, Harems and Heroines I Lynne Hilton Wilson
Dec 22, 2025
Lynne Hilton Wilson delves into the profound connections between Old Testament figures and Christ, highlighting lesser-known women and their roles. She shares fascinating statistics on women's presence in scripture, explains the structure of the Hebrew Bible, and explores Joseph Smith's translations that shed new light on these ancient texts. By tracing the paths of faith and doubt faced by these characters, she invites listeners to view the Old Testament as a living testament to Jesus, encouraging a deeper, spirit-led study of this sacred literature.
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Finding Christ Through Forgotten Women
- Lynne Hilton Wilson will center the Old Testament study on lesser-known women to reveal Christ as the promised Messiah.
- She frames the series as 'Handmaidens, Harems, and Heroines' to surface unheard voices and messianic types.
Structure Of The Hebrew Bible
- Lynne outlines the Hebrew Bible divisions: law (Torah), writings, and prophets to give structural context for study.
- She highlights key books in each division to orient where women's stories and messianic types appear.
Book Of Mormon As A Commentary
- The Book of Mormon (c. 600 BC) serves as a strong ancient commentary that connects to the Old Testament.
- Lynne stresses the Old Testament contains far more female references than other standard works, making it crucial for study.
