I do remember admiring Queen Athaliah when I first read about her. I also enjoy Handel's oratorio of the same name, and will make sure to read Racine's play. I have to say, though I am not religious, that there were many interesting women characters in the Bible. My favourites are Deborah the Judge, Queen Athalia, Judith, Esther and Queen Jezebel.
I do remember admiring Queen Athaliah when I first read about her. I also enjoy Handel's oratorio of the same name, and will make sure to read Racine's play. I have to say, though I am not religious, that there were many interesting women characters in the Bible. My favourites are Deborah the Judge, Queen Athalia, Judith, Esther and Queen Jezebel.