Rediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women

Fresh Perspectives on Disputed Texts

De: Lucy Peppiatt, Scot McKnight - Foreword by

Narrado por: Anne Flosnik

IVP Readers' Choice Award

Does God call women to serve as equal partners in marriage and as leaders in the church?

The answer to this straightforward question is deeply contested. Into the fray, Lucy Peppiatt offers her work on interpretation of the Bible and Christian practice. With careful exegetical work, Peppiatt considers relevant passages in Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Peter, 1 Timothy, and 1 Corinthians. There she finds a story of God releasing women alongside men into all forms of ministry, leadership, work, and service on the basis of character and gifting, rather than biological sex.

Those who see the overturning of male-dominated hierarchy in the Scriptures, she argues, are truly rediscovering an ancient message-a message distorted by those who assumed that a patriarchal world, which they sometimes saw reflected in the Bible, was the one God had ordained.

©2019 Lucy Peppiatt (P)2023 eChristian

Lucy's Encouraging Word to Women Under Patriarchy

I will need to reread Lucy's work in a print copy of the book. She shared so much knowledge, so many cross references and ideas that I will need to read with my eyes to highlight and take notes. Despite being 71 years old, this study of patriarchy in the body of Christ is new to me within the past 4 years so I'm thankful for Lucy's brilliance and advocacy.

Equality from God

She saved the best for last but overall gave me a beautiful sense of inclusion and validity in the eyes of God. Thank you, Lucy