The first story I read was the story of the Witch from Endor. This story was really interesting to me because I didn't know it existed in the Bible. I think its really interesting that the Bible talks of calling spirits back from the dead. I was raised to believe that everything the Bible says is true, so I am now questioning my previous belief that spirits and witches were not real. I want to read 1 Samuel to read the story in context and find out more. I also really like magic and witchcraft (The Harry Potter series was one of my favorites to read and watch) so this is maybe something I would like to include in my story.
In the three stories about Esther, I loved how strong of a female lead Esther was. Her personality and her thoughts were more developed to me than the other women in the previous stories. In my writing, I really like the idea of having a strong, influential female lead.
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| Queen Esther by Edwin Long (1879) |
Another story that really interested me was the story of Mary and Elizabeth. This was another part of the Bible that I had not previously read before. I did not know that Mary had a cousin that had also seen an angel and that when Mary spoke to Elizabeth, she knew she was the mother of the Son of God. I love how the Bible is so interconnected and that different books in the bible connect the stories and add more to them. This continuity and connectivity is something that I would love to include in my stories, even though I believe it is difficult to master.
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