Book Review: Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction
The terms “feminism” and “feminist” are thrown around quite a bit these days. But the referent is rarely obvious. For some, feminists are men and
July 31, 2018
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Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction, 5th edition
Publisher’s description: A classic resource on feminist theory, Feminist Thought offers a clear, comprehensive, and incisive introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory, from liberal feminism,
July 31, 2018
Book Review: Patterns of Ministry among the First Christians
In this second edition of Patterns of Ministry among the First Christians, Kevin Giles states that his primary goal is to provide a detailed study
July 31, 2018
Imagining a Feminine God: Gendered Imagery in the Bible
In Scripture, God is identified using many names and titles, such as God (elohim, theos), Lord (adonai, kurios), YHWH, and descriptors such as “Rock,” “Comforter,”
July 31, 2018
Philemon in Light of Galatians 3:28
Paul’s letter to Philemon presents a real-world example of how Paul interacted with churches and individuals based on the unity he proclaims in Gal 3:28:
July 31, 2018
The “Weaker Sex” or a Weak Translation? Strengthening our Interpretation of 1 Peter 3:7
First Peter is a subtle and subversive letter. Scholars are increasingly coming to recognize its subversive nature.1 This is especially evident in 2:13–17, where the
July 31, 2018
Wealthy Women in the First-Century Roman World and in the Church
The setting of the NT is the first-century Roman Empire, an ancient world alien to modern societies. Not too long ago, our understanding of women in this ancient world
July 31, 2018
Tattoos, Debt, and Virginity: What Does the Bible Actually Say to Women?
Does God prefer “debt-free virgins without tattoos”? A recent viral article claims that men do, and that women should avoid college, independence, career, and the
July 30, 2018
Forget Everything You Think You Know About Mary Magdalene
“Her very name evokes images of beauty and sensuality, yet when we look for this creature in the New Testament, we look for her in
July 26, 2018
The Character Gap Between Willow Creek and Jimmy Carter
The Bible’s Warning to Leaders From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture speaks emphatically about character alignment in leaders. It’s impossible to miss God’s point. Leaders have
July 25, 2018