The Broken Crown: Bathsheba's Story

What if Bathsheba was never the seductress history made her out to be, but a woman silenced by power?The Broken Crown reexamines the story of Bathsheba through the lens of sexual violence, patriarchal power, spiritual silence, and the God who sees women fully. For generations, Bathsheba has often been remembered through David's sin, David's repentance, and David's legacy. This book turns toward the woman at the center of the story and asks what her silence reveals.With biblical depth and modern relevance, Shannon Santiesteban explores Bathsheba's world as a woman living under royal authority in an androcentric society. Her story becomes more than an ancient tragedy. It becomes a mirror for women today who have been blamed, misread, silenced, or forced to carry the consequences of powerful men's choices.Through theological reflection, historical context, and survivor-centered insight, The Broken Crown examines consent, coercion, grief, motherhood, loss, institutional protection of power, and the redemptive mercy of God.This is not only Bathsheba's story. It is a sacred invitation to reconsider how Scripture speaks to wounded women, how faith communities interpret silence, and how God restores dignity to those the world has misunderstood.