Bible study resource request for a friend:
A loved one, who is a conservative Evangelical, has suggested a couple of Bible study books as potential birthday gifts. They are "Ten Women of the Bible" by Max Lucado and "Women of the Bible: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups" by Jean Syswerda.
I'm happy to provide both of these volumes at her request, but here's my question: are there any additional volumes on similar subject matter that offer a slightly more progressive view, but without being specifically antagonistic or off-putting to someone of an Evangelical background?
Thanks for your input!
(Note: my goal here is not to denigrate the authors who have been requested, so let's not go there if possible. Thanks!)