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
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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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
Biblical Interpretation and the Epistle to the Ephesians
Introduction Where and how we start in our interpretation of Scripture determines where we will end up. When seeking to understand the relevance of the
July 21, 2014
Women in Ministry: The View from Eden
The issue of women in the ministry divides evangelicals. On the one hand, some proclaim that women ministers represent the gospel’s liberation of women from
July 19, 2014
Is There a Head of the House in the Home? Reflections on Ephesians 5
Ephesians 5:21-32 (New International Version) 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
July 16, 2014
Silence
This is an excerpt from Aída Besançon Spencer’s talk on “El Silencio, las Mujeres y la Iglesia” (“Silence, Women and the Church”) given at the
July 9, 2014
Women and Ministry in the Old Testament (Spanish)
Women and Ministry in the Old Testament
July 9, 2014
Women’s Place in the Church as Taught in Holy Scripture
Reproduced from The Chinese Recorder and Missionary Journal, vol. 27, no. 6, June 1896. “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication with
July 8, 2014