First Corinthians 7: Paul’s Neglected Treatise on Gender
Introduction One searches in vain for a focused study of 1 Corinthians 7:1–40 by an evangelical addressing Paul’s extensive call for mutuality in marriage and
July 29, 2014
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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Female and Male in Four Anointing Stories
Introduction [W]omen in general have the sense of the person much more than men have. This means that they have a special mission, which is
July 28, 2014
Who is a Virtuous Woman?
There’s a burning desire within each of us women to be the best that we can be. That’s what pushes us to take tennis lessons,
July 28, 2014
Jesus and the Canaanite Woman: An Exception for Exceptional Faith
Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21–28 can be perplexing to contemporary Christians. Why does Jesus seem to put off, in an apparently
July 28, 2014
Ten Lies the Church Tells Women
For centuries, a patriarchal system of control has kept women in spiritual captivity through distortion of the Scriptures. It’s time to debunk the myths. We
July 24, 2014
Did Paul Really Say That About Women?
Throughout history, many women have been denied teaching and leadership positions based primarily on the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Some have rejected Christianity because
July 24, 2014
Beginning at the Beginning
This is the second part of the article that appeared in the spring Priscilla Papers. To fully understand a book, it’s a good idea to
July 23, 2014
Asking the Wrong Questions
Interpretation is a complex adventure. The reader compounds this complexity, in part by asking (and not asking) certain questions. Such questions guide and sometimes limit
July 22, 2014
An Example of the Power of Faith: Sarah, the Subject of Hebrews 11:11
And by faith, Sarah, herself, a barren [woman], received power for the purpose of depositing sperm [by Abraham], even though [at] a time of mature
July 21, 2014
Priscilla and Plausibility: Responding to Questions about Priscilla as Author of Hebrews
Introduction My field of research is Adolf von Harnack’s hypothesis that Priscilla is the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews.1 I argue for the
July 21, 2014