Mother Roots: The Female Ancestors of Jesus »

Most Christians are familiar with the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, but other women also are named as Jesus' foremothers. In Matthew's Gospel, four women are named in the genealogy of Jesus: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Mother Roots invites readers to take time to learn from these women's stories in the Bible.

About the Author:

Helen Pearson, an ordained UCC minister, is retired from the faculty and administration of Candler School of Theology of Emory University.