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Book Review: Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Needs to Know
By: Joanne Nystrom Janssen | September 5, 2000
The only thing wrong with Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Needs to Know is the title. This book contains information essential to every person, not just pastors.
The Bible in Cross Cultural Perspective
By: Jacob A. Loewen | September 1, 2000
Loewen discusses cultural and linguistic reasons for the strong images of God as male in the Bible, how metaphors and figures of speech are the product of a cultural milieu, and how grammar and figures of speech serve as a grid that blocks our view of the dimensions of the truth.
Why Not Women : A Biblical Study of Women in Missions, Ministry, and Leadership
By: Loren Cunningham, David Joel Hamilton | August 1, 2000
While hurting men and women outside the church cry out, "Is there any hope? Does anyone care?" their sisters in the church are asking, "How can I share the hope I have? How can I, a woman, serve the Lord?" Many women, having heard God call them into public roles in the kingdom, are serving [...]
Men are from Israel, Women are from Moab: Insights About the Sexes from the Book of Ruth
By: Norm Wakefield, Jody Brolsma | August 1, 2000
Millions of books have been sold that describe how men and women are fundamentally different. It's no wonder we expect the sexes can't get along.But does it really have to be that way?This book focuses on the things that bring us together. Offering a bright and fresh perspective on an old debate, Men [...]
The Family Isn’t Always the Answer
By: Evelyn Bence | July 31, 2000
I’d be the first to acknowledge the importance of strong family life, but I fear that by extolling the virtues of the traditional unit, the church alienates those who don’t have ready-made families.
One Woman’s View
By: Rosalie Beck, Carol R. Thiessen | July 31, 2000
A church historian discusses her perception of recent SBC actions. Priscilla Papers thought it would be helpful in this discussion of the Southern Baptist Convention and women to ask for her perspective on issues that are related to the recent changes to SBC faith statements.
Southern Baptists and Women in Ministry
By: William M. Tillman | July 31, 2000
The subject of Southern Baptists and women in ministry is complex. What follows is my opinion and interpretation of some of that complexity. Having been associated with this discussion for many years, I am cognizant of my subjectivity. My hope is that what I can add as an involved bystander will provide some clarity for [...]
Lament for Eve
By: Olivia Regina Anstice | July 31, 2000
I really think it’s very sadNo! Not just sad, extremely bad That Eve alone was blamed for years And women oft reduced to tears, Because she boldly took the fruit And ate it, when the serpent spoke. The Hebrew scriptures make it clearAdam was with her, standing near. Do you think that thus she [...]
Southern Baptists and Their View of Women: An interview with Joe Trull
By: Joe E. Trull, Carol R. Thiessen | July 31, 2000
Last June 14, the SBC adopted a further revision to their doctrinal statement at their convention, this time disallowing women as pastors. Dr. Trull discussed with Priscilla Papers the history and effect of these revisions. That interview follows in condensed form.
Women As ‘Masters of the House’
By: Brian Neuschwander | July 31, 2000
People familiar with the debates about gender issues know how universally the patriarchalist position defines and applies the Greek word kephale as “authority” and “leader.” The word kephale is literally the anatomical component of the head, but commonly used metaphorically throughout literature and language.