Women and the New Testament: Analysis of Scripture in the Light of New Testament Era Culture - Hardcover

Massey, Lesly F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0899504388 ISBN 13: 9780899504384

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 1989

Synopsis

The Status of women has been a source of controversy throughout history; in all societies it seems linked to religion. Even in Christendom, where the elevation of women has been pursued to the greatest extent, there continue to be major disagreements among religious leaders. This book is a critical examination of New Testament teachings on the social and religious status of women, in light of the mores of New Testament times. A provocative and challenging alternative to the traditional interpretation of relevant passages is offered. The author sees the liberation of women from male dominance as a significant underlying theme in the New Testament, and Christian fundamentalism as a major hindrance to it.

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Review

a study of solid worth...fascinating--The Church of England Newspaper.

About the Author

Lesly F. Massey is adjunct professor of religion at Amberton University and Senior pastor at the Casa View Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dallas. He was a missionary in South Africa for thirteen years, and for a time served as Project Administrator for Bread for a Hungry World, conducting development projects in Haiti, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and various countries in Africa.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0899504388
• ISBN 13: 9780899504384
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 159