Women for all seasons

(From left) Ruth, Rahab, Esther, Abigail and Rebekah are some Biblical womenworth emulating even in this millennium and beyond. JW.ORG IMAGE

Their memories have been immortalized in the Holy Book, and countless women of succeeding generations were named after them. Names like Sarah, Ruth, Abigail, Esther, and Mary would also have their various counterparts in different languages, attesting to the great universal appeal of these women.