Title: Discovering biblical equality : complementarity without hierarchy /
Authors: Pierce, Ronald W., 1946-; Groothuis, Rebecca Merrill.; Fee, Gordon D.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Sex role Biblical teaching; Equality Biblical teaching.; Evangelicalism
Abstract: Discussions surrounding the roles of men and women--whether in the church, the home or society at large--never seem to end, often generating more heat than light. Such debate is still important, though, because this issue directly affects every member of Christ's body. What we believe the Bible teaches on these matters shapes nearly all we do in the church. In addition, these questions deserve further thought and reflection because neither side has won the day. In an effort to further discussion, Ronald W. Pierce and Rebecca Merrill Groothuis (general editors), with the aid of Gordon D. Fee (contributing editor), have assembled a distinguished array of twenty-six evangelical scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture to explore the whole range of issues--historical, biblical, theological, hermeneutical and practical. While dispelling many of the myths surrounding biblical equality, they offer a sound, reasoned case that affirms the complementarity of the sexes without requiring a hierarchy of roles. - Publisher.
Contents: Introduction / Rebecca Merrill Groothuis and Ronald W. Pierce -- Setting the stage (the historical backdrop) -- The changing roles of women in ministry : the early church through the 18th century / Ruth A. Tucker -- Evangelical women in ministry a century ago : the 19th and early 20th centuries / Janette Hassey -- Contemporary evangelicals for gender equality / Ronald W. Pierce -- Looking to scripture (the biblical texts) -- Equality with and without innocence : Genesis 1-3 / Richard S. Hess -- From Old Testament law to New Testament gospel / Ronald W. Pierce -- Women leaders in the Bible / Linda L. Belleville -- Jesus' treatment of women in the Gospels / Aída Besançon Spencer -- Praying and prophesying in the assemblies : 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 / Gordon D. Fee -- Learning in the assemblies : 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 / Craig S. Keener -- Male and female in the new creation : Galatians 3:26-29 / Gordon D. Fee.