Stepping Away from the New Testament Text
Earlier this year, in April, I wrote two blog articles that described seven New Testament texts where gender-accurate Bible translation is of heightened concern. This
August 24, 2016
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Reinterpreting Mary and Martha: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we established four points: Jesus affirmed Mary and Martha’s learning. Jesus intended for all “sitters at his feet” to
June 29, 2016
Reinterpreting Mary and Martha: Part 1
Mary and Martha continue to stir up heated dispute in the church, but their contribution to egalitarian arguments appears to have been wrung dry. I
June 28, 2016
7 Places Where Gender-Inclusive Bible Translation Really Matters: Part 2
In my previous article, I opened by clarifying that I sincerely believe gender-inclusive Bible translation always matters. Nevertheless, it matters more in some places than
April 26, 2016
7 Places Where Gender-Inclusive Bible Translation Really Matters: Part 1
As I begin, it’s essential that I emphasize that I believe gender-inclusive Bible translation matters much more frequently than seven times. In fact, I have
April 25, 2016
Upon the Ground of Men
This is a shortened version of the article “Upon the Ground of Men.” The full piece first appeared as a blog article at Searching Together: speaking
April 29, 2015
Editing and Choosing Hymns for Inclusive Language
This article first appeared in The American Organist, May 1991, and is reprinted by permission. The use of inclusive language in contemporary hymn texts has
February 6, 2015
Imaging God: Another Evangelical Perspective
Have you ever felt uncomfortable in a church service because of the overwhelming number of masculine references to God? Have you ever found yourself changing
February 5, 2015
Language and Limitations
In my writing I have generally used traditional “male” language for God: he, his, him. Although I do not regard God as a “Super Male
February 5, 2015
Is “Inclusive Language” Theologically Sound, Or Just This Year’s Fashion?
This article first appeared in America, February 2, 1991, and is reprinted by permission. The Church is on the defensive these days, attacked by feminists for her
February 5, 2015