Present-day Evangelicalism represents a microcosm of broader tensions over male and female gender roles, with some denominations carefully delimiting women leadership roles, especially the female pastor, and many others supporting them. The letters attributed to Paul the Apostle contain several divisive passages on the meaning of manhood and womanhood. Dated and dubious readings of these have led some, Christians and non-Christians alike, to conclude that Paul wrote with misogynistic intent. Others quote them to justify Christian patriarchalism. Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock: Reimagining Pauls Views on Women, Marriage, and Ministry reassesses what Paul said about women, reinterpreting his claims on marriage and ministry leadership in light of his first-century worldview. This book proposes a nuanced theological egalitarian approach with significant implications for renewing twenty-first-century congregations, homes, and society.
As a rejoinder to the evangelical gender roles debate, this work reassesses what Paul said about women and reinterprets his claims on marriage and ministry leadership in light of his first-century worldview. This book proposes a theological, egalitarian approach to renew twenty-first-century congregations, homes, and society.
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If you are looking for a primer to acquaint you with the names of people involved in the evangelical debate on women in leadership, this book might be for you. Professor Palma offers sociological data, his own biblical commentary, and a variety of quotes as he loads the reader up with references to countless other sources. His egalitarian theology is stated with civility and respect. -- Sarah Sumner, president of Right On Mission To understand the exciting phenomenon and biblical basis of women in Christian ministry across the globe today, Paul J. Palmas forthcoming book, Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock: Reimagining Pauls Views on Women, Marriage, and Ministry is a must read.
Connecting the foundational reality of gender equality rooted in His image (Gen. 1:27) as pervasive in the Apostle Pauls theology, Palmas work uncovers that the ontological and Pauline views are integrated mutual concepts, connected by relationality, echoing Gods creational design of female and male as very good. (Gen. 1:31). Palma reveals how Pauline Scriptural text particularly frames its gender discourse, in both marriage and ministry, in this shared identity as the apex of the created order.
Seamlessly combining exegetical analysis with rigorous historical reconstruction and relevant applications in view of twenty-first-century trends, Palmas refreshing efforts just might provide the spark that ends Pauline chauvinism in the Church today. -- Lynne Marie Kohm, Regent University School of Law A paragon of irenic discourse, Palma takes care to fairly represent a diversity of perspectives. With attention to the ancient world, and refreshingly thorough attention to the diversity of settings in our contemporary experience, Palmas research invites a serious contemplation of the many expressions of Gods Kingdom in the local church. I do not agree with every conclusion in this book, and that is precisely the reason I recommend others read it. Beyond the Evangelical Roles Gridlock unsettles our thinking, and it is in freshly tilled soil where the best fruit can grow. -- Amy Peeler, Wheaton College
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As a rejoinder to the evangelical gender roles debate, this work reassesses what Paul said about women and reinterprets his claims on marriage and ministry leadership in light of his first-century worldview. This book proposes a theological, egalitarian approach to renew twenty-first-century congregations, homes, and society.
Foreword, Doris Gomez
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Introduction: Framing the Twenty-First-Century Evangelical Gender Roles
Gridlock
Chapter 1: Egalitarians, Complementarians, and the Christian Patriarchy
Movement
Chapter 2: Gender Roles, Paul, and Created Parity in the Imago Dei
Chapter 3: The Veil and the Order of Creation in 1 Corinthians 11:312
Chapter 4: Adorning Dress, Modesty, and the Beauty of Good Deeds in 1 Timothy
2:910
Chapter 5: Revisioning First-Century Marriage Norms: Headship and Sacrifice
in the Ephesians Household Code
Chapter 6: Let Her Learn, Let Her Speak: Reconciling Silence and Submission
in 1 Corinthians 14:3435 and 1 Timothy 2:1115
Chapter 7: Women in Ministry Leadership: Ordination, Responsible Practice,
and the Office of Pastor
Chapter 8: Beyond Roles: Complementary Gender Differences,
Servant-Leadership, and Relationality
Conclusion: Reimagining Gender in Paul through the Prisms of Context,
Culture, and Christian Liberty
Appendix A: US Protestant Denominations According to Perspective on Women in
Leadership
Appendix B: The Gender Roles Spectrum
Bibliography
About the Author and Contributor
Paul J. Palma is adjunct professor of Biblical studies and Christian Ministry at Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
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