Tell Her Story

How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church

De: Nijay K. Gupta, Beth Allison Barr - foreword

Narrado por: Nijay K. Gupta

Women were there. For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church. But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that women were actively involved in ministry, at the frontier of the gospel mission, and as respected leaders.

Nijay Gupta calls us to bring these women out of the shadows by shining light on their many inspiring contributions to the planting, growth, and health of the first Christian churches. He sets the context by exploring the lives of first-century women and addressing common misconceptions, then focuses on the women leaders of the early churches as revealed in Paul's writings. We discover the major roles of people such as: Phoebe, Paul's trusted coworker; Prisca, strategic leader and expert teacher; Junia, courageous apostle; and Nympha, representative of countless lesser-known figures.

When we understand the world in which Jesus and his followers lived and what the New Testament actually attests about women in the churches, it becomes clear that women were active participants and trusted leaders all along. They were welcomed by Paul and other apostles, were equipped and trained for ministry leadership, instructed others, traveled long distances, were imprisoned—and once in a while became heroes and giants.

©2023 Nijay Kumar Gupta (P)2023 eChristian

great overview

it's like all the information I have heard in bits and pieces put into one book cohesively. Not a difficult read and definitely a must read.

Comprehensive and easy to understand

This book is an excellent overview of women leaders in the Bible, and presents a strong and comprehensive argument for women in ministry today. I found myself saying, "Yes, thank you!" many times, while also learning new and interesting facts about the Bible and the surrounding cultures and times. I'm so thankful for people like Dr. Gupta for taking up this cause, because we need men and women united in leadership in the church today. I especially liked the chapter on Deborah, an amazing leader who is often overlooked and forgotten.

Insightful

The conversational approach the author takes helps you to take your time and think about what is being presented to you. I found myself feeling like he was telling my story in those pages. Embracing the women of Tell Her Story has blessed me as a pioneering woman and a faith. Highly recommended!

A Clear Biblical Study of Women in Ministry

This book is not the author's personal opinions on the controversial subject of women in ministry, but rather a Biblical study of the subject.
Readers may not agree with his conclusions, but those who hold to a high view of Scripture should appreciate his methodology.
I highly recommend this book.

If for no other reason than a perspective shift

I loved the book. It was everything I’d hoped. But I loved most, the perspective shifts on topics such as the woman at the well or Mary the mother of Jesus. It caused me to think, it caused me to cheer, I sent quotes to all of my friends. It is not a feminist manifesto, it is a level headed exposition of the people in the Bible who have been glossed over, and the validity of their roles and what that means for us today. When someone brings a historical point that makes sense, and also challenges what I grew up being taught in a clearly thoughtful way, it’s so exciting. This is that experience.

Relevant and interesting

A lot of conjecture about the lives and activity of women mentioned in the Bible. But overall great book. Highlights: the explanation of the significance of Deborah’s prophetic ministry, and the underlying theology and spirituality of the NT household codes.

His research

The author uses scripture and modern historical accounts to prove his point. This helps to empower me

Wonderful

Even though I grew up in the church, and currently serve as a lead pastor, hearing the stories of women throughout Scripture, who led, and led well, it’s so encouraging. I look forward to being able to share this with others.

Tell Her Story - Great read!

I really enjoyed the narration, the content, the thoughtfulness and study behind a work that highlights women historically, and the huge part they have played and still play in the story of the gospel! Looking forward to reading more by this author!

Helpful Conversation on Women in the Bible

To anyone who grew up in a tradition that did not allow women to serve in specific roles within the church, especially as pastor, this is a good overview of the historical context of the Biblical cannon. Nijay unpacks and makes several observations regarding women in the church in the first century looking across scripture and doing a deep dive into the original Greek to bring more comprehensive understanding to the context and culture of the original audience. I did not feel like this book was written to convert you into affirming women in ministry, but rather to inform and ask readers to critically consider the basis for your belief. Nijay certainly brings clarity to the conversation and invites you to do the hard work of discernment, rather than holding hard and fast to a belief because that has been the tradition.