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The Ministry of Women
By: A. J. Gordon | August 1, 2017
The occasion for writing the following article is this: at a recent summer convention [probably 1893] a young lady missionary had been appointed to give an account of her work at one of the public sessions. The scruples of certain of the delegates against a woman’s addressing a mixed assembly were found to be so [...]
Where Did All These Men Come From?: A Defense of Gender-Accurate Bible Translation
By: Jeff Miller | July 23, 2017
A common criticism is that gender-accurate Bible translation tactics moves English Bibles away from the teaching, intent, and tone of the biblical authors. This workshop demonstrates the opposite.
Bible Translation and Gender: Successes and Challenges, with Specific References to Sub-Saharan Africa
By: Aloo Mojola | July 23, 2017
The workshop reflects on and discusses the complex role of Bible translation in the dissemination of the good news of our salvation and liberation, and in championing gender equality.
Bible Translation and Gender, Successes and Challenges
By: Aloo Mojola | July 22, 2017
This workshop reflects on and discusses the complex role of Bible translation in the dissemination of the good news of our salvation and liberation, and in championing gender equality.
Adventures in Sexist Hermeneutics
By: Jamin Hübner | July 22, 2017
In this lecture, Dr. Hübner outlines vivid examples of when biblical exegesis goes south because of an agenda to discriminate against women and maintain male dominance.
Women and Their Roles in the New Testament
By: Ben Witherington III | July 21, 2017
This lecture examines all the major passages that address women and their roles in the church and in society.
Stepping Away from the New Testament Text
By: Jeff Miller | August 24, 2016
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 new article follows up by giving closer attention to the English Standard Version’s translation of two New Testament texts, one which was included in my earlier list of seven (2 [...]
Reinterpreting Mary and Martha: Part 2
By: Mary Stromer Hanson | June 29, 2016
With these points in mind, I’d like to reframe the story around Mary and Martha’s individual callings, and how Jesus directed and nurtured each of their callings.
Reinterpreting Mary and Martha: Part 1
By: Mary Stromer Hanson | June 28, 2016
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 propose a new look at the sisters—a look that goes far beyond the tale of a “Mary” trying to fit into a “Martha” world.
7 Places Where Gender-Inclusive Bible Translation Really Matters: Part 2
By: Jeff Miller | April 26, 2016
In part 1, I opened by clarifying that I sincerely believe gender-inclusive Bible translation always matters. Nevertheless, it matters more in some places than in others. I described four examples where gender-inclusive Bible translation makes a real difference. Here I list three more.