Was Apphia an Early Christian Leader?
The epistle to Philemon begins, “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker” (NRSV). Paul and
April 27, 2017
Topic: Bible Women
Simon’s Mother-in-Law as a Minor Character in the Gospel of Mark
Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway, known for his concise language, once won a wager that he could tell a story in just six words.
April 27, 2017
Editor’s Reflections | Spring 2017 (31.2)
Genesis 29:25 is one of the Bible’s more startling verses: “When morning came, there was Leah!” (NIV). Have you ever wondered how Jacob could not
April 27, 2017
Junia, a Woman, an Apostle
Junia, A Woman, An Apostle by David Williams is a thorough examination of Romans 16:7. The book is intended to introduce general readership to the
April 25, 2017
Biblical Gender Equality: A Summary
President’s Welcome In every corner of the world, religious teachings on gender and power have an enormous impact on human lives, especially those of girls and
April 20, 2017
The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules
James begins by giving her readers an in-depth look at what it means to be a widow and a barren woman in Old Testament times,
April 17, 2017
Junia is Not Alone
“Let me be clear once more. The editors of Greek New Testaments killed Junia. They killed her by silencing her into non-existence” (p. 14). Such
April 12, 2017
Philips’ Fearless Daughters: Women Preachers and the Men Who Cheer Them On
Philips’ Fearless Daughters: Women Preachers and the Men Who Cheer Them On
April 10, 2017
Jael’s Lethal Weapon: Why Women Cannot be Sidelined in this Critical Hour
Jael’s Lethal Weapon: Why Women Cannot be Sidelined in this Critical Hour
April 6, 2017
Present and Accounted For: Women in the New Testament
A winter issue of CBE’s Mutuality magazine was themed, “New Testament Women.” Its articles discuss Martha, the Samaritan woman of John 4, the “Chosen Lady” of
February 2, 2017
