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The Forgotten Man
By: Gretchen Gaebelein Hull | October 31, 1998
There is another important role model in the familiar biblical Christmas story: Joseph. Because we know so few hard facts about this man, it has commonly been assumed that he died before Jesus reached adulthood, but such an assumption is gratuitous. We do not know how old Joseph was or how long he lived after [...]
Mary, Martha and Jesus: A Continuing Reformation
By: Kenneth E. Bailey | October 31, 1998
Reflections on Luke 10:38-42. It is perhaps especially significant for us to look anew at this story as we remember our Reformation heritage.
What’s the Difference?
By: Gerry Glasenapp | October 31, 1998
When was the last time you went into a bookstore to buy a new Bible for yourself? Did you struggle to understand some of the versions? Or did you delight in the clarity and readability of others? Did you notice the changes in gender language? Or did you wonder if you can trust this different [...]
Wifely Submission in Biblical Context
By: Catherine Clark Kroeger | October 31, 1998
All too often people fail to grasp the balanced biblical teaching on a subject because they fail to study the material in its immediate context; nor do they try to understand how the material relates to the totality of Scripture. Few areas have suffered more from these omissions than the subject of wifely submission.
Worth Pondering: Galatians 3:16
By: G. Campbell Morgan | October 31, 1998
When we look at this Man [Christ Jesus] we see the negation of all distinctions. I quote from Paul in the Galatian letter for the sake of conciseness and brevity: “There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither bond nor free, there can be no male or female; for ye are all [...]
Cultural and Ideological Influences on the Role of Women
By: Frances Hiebert | July 31, 1998
Scripture, rightly understood of course, must always be the final court of appeal for Christians. But perhaps there are outside influences involved that have been overlooked by persons exploring the role of women. Some of these influences are explored here as having been significant factors in limiting women’s roles.
Did Paul Practice What He Preached?
By: Alvera Mickelsen | July 31, 1998
One of the most serious problems for Christians (and we are all guilty of this) is selective literalism. We choose which passages we want to apply literally, and we ignore all the ones we don’t like. Wouldn’t it be better if we just applied all passages literally? But that is impossible.
Interpreting 1 Timothy 2:8-15
By: Craig Keener | July 31, 1998
Nearly all nonegalitarian scholars will grant the relevance of context to some extent; everyone recognizes the usefulness of cultural background in biblical interpretation. However, the nonegalitarian approach to cultural context is simply not consistent.
Worth Pondering: 1 Timothy 2
By: G. Campbell Morgan | July 31, 1998
Paul’s instructions concerning women in the Corinthian epistle (1 Cor 14:34), it should be remembered, were intended for the Corinthian people, and are to be accounted for by the peculiar position women occupied in the Greek cities. This has equal application to the passage in 1 Timothy 2:8-15.
Paul and Sexual Harassment
By: Craig Keener | July 31, 1998
Unwelcome, sexually suggestive comments are not a new phenomenon, beginning with the alleged activities of either Bob Packwood or Bill Clinton (depending on your political preference). Sexual humor that degrades an entire gender (or sometimes both genders) into mere objects for sexual gratification has a long history.