Synopses & Reviews
What does the Bible say about the role of women in thechurch? With pros and cons on either side of a heated, ongoing debate, no definitive conclusions have emerged.The purpose of this book is to furnish concerned readerswith a clear and thorough presentation of the two primaryviews on women in the ministry so they can betterunderstand each one's strengths, weaknesses, andcomplexities.This revised and strengthened edition presents twoessays representing the egalitarian and thecomplementarian/hierarchical views of women inministry. Each contributor offers thoroughly qualifiedinsights based on careful biblical scholarship andpersonal experience. At the end of each of the fouressays, a brief question-and-answer section providesfurther clarification. The general editor adds acommentary at the conclusion of both the hierarchicaland egalitarian sections.Contributors Include: - Linda L. Belleville (Egalitarian View)- Craig L. Blomberg (Complementarian View)- Craig S. Keener (Egalitarian View)- Thomas R. Schreiner (Complementarian View)
Synopsis
The role of women in positions of worship and church leadership is one of the most divisive and inconclusive biblical debates.
Two Views on Women in Ministry furnishes you with a clear and thorough presentation of the two primary exegetical arguments so you can better understand each one's strengths, weaknesses, and complexities.
- Egalitarian - equal ministry opportunity for both genders (represented by Linda L. Belleville and Craig S. Keener)
- Complementarian - men and women fill distinctive ministry roles (represented by Craig L. Blomberg and Thomas R. Schreiner)
This revised edition brings the exchange of ideas and perspectives into the traditional Counterpoints format. Each author states his or her case and is then critiqued by the other contributors.
The fair-minded, interactive Counterpoints forum allows you to compare and contrast the two different positions and form your own opinion concerning the practical and often deeply personal subject of women in ministry.
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Synopsis
This revised and strengthened edition presents two essays representing the egalitarian and the complementarian/hierarchical views of women and ministry.
Synopsis
What does the Bible say about women's roles in the church? With pros and cons on either side of a heated, ongoing debate, no definitive conclusions have emerged. This book furnishes you with a clear and thorough presentation of the two primary views on women in ministry so you can better understand each one's strengths, weaknesses, and complexities.
Each view--egalitarian (equal ministry opportunity for both genders) and complementarian (ministry roles differentiated by gender)--is represented by two contributors. This revised edition of the book brings the exchange of ideas and perspectives into the traditional Counterpoints format. Each author states his or her case and is then critiqued by the other contributors.
The fair-minded, interactive Counterpoints forum allows you to compare and contrast the two different positions, and to form your own opinion concerning the practical and often deeply personal issue of women in ministry.
The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Exploring Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.