This article explores the significance of joy in the lives of biblical women, focusing on its origin, experience, and expression, in order to shed light on contemporary understandings of human joy. The first part analyses biblical figures from both the Old and New Testaments, revealing that their joy is closely tied to God's action, faith, fidelity, and their relationship with the community. The second part offers a comparative analysis of biblical and contemporary anthropological-theological conceptions of joy. Selected psychological, philosophical, and theological theories are employed to emphasize that joy is more than an emotion—it is a spiritual disposition, an inner source of meaning, and a strength for living in an uncertain world. The research question—how biblical women can inspire today’s understanding and expression of joy—is addressed on multiple levels: joy as the fruit of faithfulness, as strength in the midst of suffering, as a liturgical and communal attitude, as a path to personal meaning, and as a form of resistance and hope. The article concludes with the thesis that the stories of biblical women remain a relevant source of anthropological and spiritual inspiration today, calling us to live from faith, hope, and shared joy.
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