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Papyri, Women, and Word Meaning in the New Testament
By: Ann Nyland | October 31, 2003
In the Greek of the New Testament, women are shown to be church leaders, teachers, elders, and deacons. Evidence from the papyri and inscriptions reveals women in these positions at the time of the New Testament and in successive centuries.
Commissioned to the Harvest by the Lord Our Spokesman
By: Funmi Para-Mallam | August 9, 2003
An exposition on the book of Ruth.
Why the Devil Hates Women in Ministry
By: J. Lee Grady | August 9, 2003
How can women embrace the necessary courage to engage in spiritual warfare that will advance Christ’s kingdom?
A Woman's Work: How God used Huldah to change the heart of a king and a nation
By: Brenda Griffin Warren | April 30, 2003
This study on the prophetess Huldah as found in 2 Kings 22 and 2 Chronicles 34 will include a background study of prophets and prophecy of the Old Testament. This study will include a general definition and role of a prophet as nabi and prophetess as nebiah.
A Female Apostle: Was Junia a Man or a Woman?
By: Dennis J. Preato | April 30, 2003
Was the Junia mentioned in Romans 16:7 a man or a woman? The Greek word Iounian has been translated either as “Junias” (male) or as “Junia” (female). And what is the meaning of “outstanding among the apostles”?
The Book of Hebrews Revisited: Is Priscilla the author? And how does this epistle’s theology relate to gender equality?
By: Ruth Hoppin | January 31, 2003
I wish to focus here on the distinctive theology of Hebrews and how it relates to gender equality. To name Hebrews “Priscilla’s Letter” has its own implications for gender equality. Here is a brief recapitulation of my argument.
Book Review: Women in Scripture: A Dictionary
By: Arlyn Janssen | March 5, 2002
Women in Scripture combines over 800 articles about every woman in the Bible in a comprehensive, easy-to-read format.
Women in Scripture: A Dictionary of Named and Unnamed Women in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books, and the New Testament
By: Carol L. Meyers | August 28, 2001
In both scope and accessibility, Women in Scripture is an exceptional work. Combining rigorous scholarship with engaging prose, these articles on women in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical books, and the New Testament will inform, delight, and challenge all readers interested in the Bible.
The Woman Beside the Man: Sarah’s Place in God’s Plan
By: Dan Gentry Kent | July 31, 2001
In the vital story of God’s establishing his covenant with Abraham, we may think that Sarah played an almost passive role. She was the woman behind the man. However, at times Scripture gives Sarah a much more prominent place than we usually realize.
Women Beyond the Cave
By: Melody Green | March 6, 2001
As women we should be encouraged. We may be soft on the outside, but we’re strong and mighty in spirit. We are God’s secret weapons and the enemy knows it. He takes us seriously, even when others don’t. The enemy’s strategy has been to keep us quiet and in hiding. But [...]