Paul and Gender Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ
Cynthia Long Westfall
- U.S.A. Baker Academic 2016
- 348tr. paperback, illustrations 23 cm
Westfall provides much-needed clarity for those of us who are often perplexed and even alarmed at the apostle Paul's remarks about men, women, authority, and gender roles. She introduces readers to ancient views of marriage and family, provides solid exegesis of key Pauline passages, and instructs us on what Paul is and is not saying in these controversial texts. This book is guaranteed to inform and challenge readers to think of gender and sexuality in light of a genuinely biblical worldview.
9780801097942
Sex role -- Biblical teaching Bible -- Epistles of Paul -- Criticism, interpretation, etc Gender identity