The making of biblical womanhood how the subjugation of women became gospel truth
Biblical womanhood--the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers--pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Ye...
| Main Author: | Barr, Beth Allison (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan :
Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group,
[2021]
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- 1. The Beginning of Patriarchy
- 2. What If Biblical Womanhood Doesn't Come from Paul?
- 3. Our Selective Medieval Memory
- 4. The Cost of the Reformation for Evangelical Women
- 5. Writing Women Out of the English Bible
- 6. Sanctifying Subordination
- 7. Making Biblical Womanhood Gospel Truth
- 8. Isn't It Time to Set Women Free?