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Interpreting Paul's Instructions in 1 Timothy
By: Frank Ames | September 1, 2007
Paul’s instructions in 1 Timothy that women are to dress modestly, learn silently, and find salvation in childbearing shape Christian identities and activities, but are routinely misread and misapplied. To make sense and good use of the instructions, a reader must consider the design and provenance of Paul’s letter.
New Wineskins for New Wine: The Work for Gender Justice in the 21st Century
By: Jeanne Porter King | September 1, 2007
Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy: Gender and Equality in the Bible and our Culture
Submission within the Godhead and the Church in the Epistle to the Philippians: An Exegetical and Theological Examination of the Concept of Submission in Philippians 2 and 3
By: M. Sydney Park | August 21, 2007
Deviating from the general tendency to seek answers to the issue of women's submission from creation accounts, this research focuses on Philippians 2:6-11 as the primary text and reason for embracing submission as the defining characteristic of a Christian community.
Is a Woman's Value Based On the Shape of Her Body?
By: JL P | August 15, 2007
Is a woman’s value based on the shape of her body? How many of us were influenced through our culture to believe that the most important thing about being a woman was her visual appeal to men?
CBE Conference Notes, Day Two
By: Robert Hicks | August 12, 2007
Well the CBE conference is over, like a whirlwind, so I'm catching up with some posts about the last two days.The Saturday sessions we chose were filled with in-depth historical examinations of empowered women in the Church. Starting with Mimi Haddad's excellent lecture on ontology, gender, and women's authority in the church, we looked [...]
Notes from the 10th International Conference
By: Robert Hicks | August 11, 2007
Greetings, bloggers, from the Denver CBE Conference!First, a little introduction is in order. Hello, I'm Rob. And I'm an egalitarian. Until now, I've only supported The Scroll from behind the curtain with occasional technical issues. Many kudos to Marissa, Megan, and Will for their dedication to the blog! But now, I've been asked to [...]
'...this woman's deed will be talked about in her memory.'
By: Guest Author | August 2, 2007
This past year I have decided to slowly read through the Gospels and pay special attention to the words that Jesus said and the life that he lived. Although I have been reading the Bible now for many years, I am amazed at the new things I am learning as I read, like, for instance, [...]
Gender, Power, and Persuasion: The Genesis Narratives and Contemporary Portraits
By: Mignon R. Jacobs | August 1, 2007
Probing the dynamics between God and humans and between the genders in the book of Genesis, this thoughtful work provides a new understanding of relational and functional types of power and the strategies of persuasion.
Book Review: Glen Scorgie's The Journey Back to Eden
By: Dawn Lindholm | August 1, 2007
Dr. Glen G. Scorgie's book on relational harmony between men and women will enlighten only those who do not think they already have the right answer.