Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, the 'daughters who prophesy' in Ezekiel and Joel . . . throughout Scripture, formative moments are marked by female prophets giving powerful voice to Yahwistic faith. In this probing study, Gafney examines historic prophetesses and their messages in Israel and surrounding ancient Near Eastern cultures; as well as in early and rabbinic Judaism. 224 pages, softcover from Fortress.