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Patriarchy Happens: An Exegetical Biblical Survey

By: Del Birkey | July 1, 2009

In this lecture, Dirkey traces the beginnings of patriarchy from the fall through the patriarchal years of the Old Testament. He argues that both Jesus and Paul were against patriarchy before ending by explaining that patriarchy will be abolished in the end times.

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Patriarchy, Rape, and Heroism

By: Steven R. Tracy | December 5, 2008

A group of colleagues and I first traveled to the Congo in 2007 to conduct conferences on abuse. We were shocked at the extent of patriarchy and resultant mistreatment of women.

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Have You Considered My Servant Job? Understanding Pain and Finding Ways Forward

By: Mary Gonsior | December 5, 2008

I share Job’s story now because his situation is connected to the sense of pain, loss, and confusion that many women in the church today suffer as a result of patriarchy. 

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Ontology, Gender, and Women's Authority in the Church: Noticing the Particulars

By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 1, 2007

In this lecture, Hadadd asks: what does the church imply about women's ontology. She explains the three most common views about women, ontology, and authority in the church today before explaining the meaning of ontology. Finally, she traces the church's view of women, ontology, and authority throughout the years, from the early church to the 1900 [...]

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Gender and Justice in the New Testament

By: Alan F. Johnson | September 1, 2007

This lecture begins with the identification of the topics of gender and justice. Johnson then examines the challenge of looking at justice issues in ancient societies from the contemporary perspective.

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Short Answers to Challenging Texts: Genesis 1-3

By: Allison J. Young | July 30, 2007

A brief summary of an egalitarian approach to Genesis 1-3.

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When God Says Rebel

By: Molly Aley | June 5, 2007

I once wholly believed in a patriarchal view—not only believed it, but lived it. I didn’t care if it didn’t feel good, I cared about obeying God.

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