Revisiting the Clarity of Scripture in 1 Timothy 2:12
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from its original version, published in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.1 First Timothy 2:12 has played a
August 4, 2016
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On the Significance of Kephalē (“Head”): A Study of the Abuse of One Greek Word
There has been, and continues to be, a great deal of confusion, consternation, and perhaps grief, over the meaning of the Greek word kephalē (“head”)
May 2, 2016
President’s Message: Family to Outsiders and Untouchables
In the stillness of rural Kenya, I received a priceless gift—hours of absolute silence to read Scripture, observing Christ’s pursuit of outsiders. From Samaria to
March 5, 2016
President’s Message: Remembering Alvera Mickelsen, the People’s Theologian
On July 12, Alvera Mickelsen died peacefully in Saint Paul, MN at the age of ninety-seven. A founder of CBE and its first board chair,
February 9, 2016
These Are the Days of Rebekah
“These are the Days of Rebekah” was first published on Stephen Holmes’ blog, Shored Fragments, and is a parody of “Days of Elijah” copyright Song Solutions
February 9, 2016
Editor’s Note: Sermons on Mutuality
Several months ago, I was invited to preach on Ephesians 5:21–6:9. I was thrilled—finally, there’d be a sermon on this passage that I actually approved
February 9, 2016
Male Agency and Female Communion
For me, one of the most compelling arguments for egalitarianism is in the creation and fall passages of Genesis 1 and 3. God’s command that
February 6, 2016
Restoring Humanity
Within evangelical circles, we are seeing increasing discussions about the need to address racism. Meanwhile, organizations such as Christians for Biblical Equality stress the importance
February 6, 2016
Womanism, Intersectionality, and Biblical Justice
I self-identify as a womanist biblical scholar who performs biblical interpretation from a womanist perspective. A womanist perspective unapologetically prioritizes black women’s experiences, voices, traditions,
February 5, 2016
Speaking of Justice: 10 Terms Christian Gender Justice Advocates Should Know
Micah 6:8 contains three seemingly simple commands: do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Justice-doing is meant to be a central tenet of
February 5, 2016
