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Book Review: An Explorer’s Guide to Julian of Norwich
By: Jennay Smith | November 6, 2018
Veronica Mary Rolf renders Julian’s writings accessible to the lay person and academic alike by offering sociological and historical context for Julian's writing as well as devotional prompts.
Eyes to See and Ears to Hear Women: Sexual Assault as a Crisis of Evangelical Theology
By: Tim Krueger, Jeff Miller, Mitch Randall | November 1, 2018
Several authors examine evangelical Christianity’s engagement with women, gender, sexuality, and abuse.
The Delight of Daughters: A Theology of Daughterhood
By: Beulah Wood | October 31, 2018
Much has been written about “sonship” and being “adopted as sons” as descriptions of being brought into and belonging to God’s family. Focus is often on the privileges of adoption in Paul’s letters, noting the love, honour, and freedom that follow. In light of this masculine language, we should ask whether women and [...]
The Importance of Age Norms When Considering Gender Issues
By: Naomi Eden, Jason Eden | October 31, 2018
Authors Jason Eden and Naomi Eden consider, in light of the case of Naomi's 104 year-old grandmother, a well-respected leader in her church community, how age might affect debates and controversies regarding the status of men and women within contemporary Christian circles.
Theological Malpractice Stands Culpable in Sexual Abuse
By: Mitch Randall | October 25, 2018
When the church argues for complementarianism (men and women have specific roles that “complement” each other), this empowers men to believe they have a distorted right to treat women in a lesser role.
Complementarian Theology in Crisis
By: Kevin Giles | October 25, 2018
A critical analysis of complementarian interpretations of Scripture and the Trinity, as well as its impact and connection to the #MeToo movement.
Imagining a Feminine God: Gendered Imagery in the Bible
By: Abigail Dolan | July 31, 2018
"In many modern churches, only masculine language for God is deemed acceptable. This restriction is historically and, more importantly, biblically unfounded ... By having an essentially masculine view of God, we blind ourselves to other ways we may connect to God and understand God. This not only distorts our image of God, but a purely masculine [...]
Editor's Reflections | Summer 2018 (32.3)
By: Jeff Miller | July 30, 2018
This issue of Priscilla Papers includes an article by Abigail Dolan titled, “Imagining a Feminine God.” Abby’s article was among the winners of CBE International’s 2017 student paper competition. The other winners, also published here, are Haley Gabrielle and Nikki Holland. In this issue you will also read articles on 1 Peter 3 by [...]
Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the Complementarian Doctrine of the Trinity
By: Denise Cooper-Clarke | January 31, 2018
I found this five-chapter account of a recent theological dispute absolutely riveting, even though I already knew how it would end! It is an extraordinary story, told by a major player in the drama.
Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible
By: Sandra Glahn | December 8, 2017
While many have written studies of the women in the Bible, this is a new kind of book--one in which an international team of male and female scholars look afresh at vilified and neglected women in the Bible.