Description
Christianity faces a dilemma with regard to the status of women. Despite political, social and scientific advances, female subordination remains a predominant social and religious paradigm in a number of modern cultures. Among Christians, the primary justification for patriarchy has been the story of Adam and Eve, along with seven key New Testament texts rooted in the notion that female subordination is the will of God.
This book provides a critical analysis of womanhood in the major cultures that formed the backdrop for the emergence of Christianity, covering Mesopotamia, the Abrahamic Semites and Egypt. The status of women in Judaism is discussed. The author connects the subordination of women with slavery and other forms of social and political dominance that were taken for granted in the ancient world, and demonstrates their influence on various New Testament texts concerning the status of women in the home and church.
About the Author
Lesly F. Massey is an adjunct professor of religion at Amberton University, USA and senior pastor at the Casa View Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dallas. He has been a missionary in South Africa and conducted development projects in Haiti, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and various countries in Africa.
Reviews
"Those seeking an understanding of how and why the New Testament deals with the role of women will find this book insightful and liberating to women!"-Dr. Larry Ross, Area Minister for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), North Texas Area, Southwest Region; "Through a fascinating and in depth exploration of the role and status of women in Ancient Near Eastern cultures influencing the Biblical world, this book helps to distinguish cultural influences from the liberating gospel proclaimed by Jesus that still resounds today."-Eilene Theilig, Director of Lay and Continuing Education, Brite Divinity School, and former Galileo Mission Project Manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786495313
Author Lesly F. Massey
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
This book provides a critical analysis of womanhood in the major cultures that formed the backdrop for the emergence of Christianity, covering Mesopotamia, the Abrahamic Semites and Egypt. The status of women in Judaism is discussed. The author connects the subordination of women with slavery and other forms of social and political dominance that were taken for granted in the ancient world, and demonstrates their influence on various New Testament texts concerning the status of women in the home and church.
About the Author
Lesly F. Massey is an adjunct professor of religion at Amberton University, USA and senior pastor at the Casa View Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dallas. He has been a missionary in South Africa and conducted development projects in Haiti, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and various countries in Africa.
Reviews
"Those seeking an understanding of how and why the New Testament deals with the role of women will find this book insightful and liberating to women!"-Dr. Larry Ross, Area Minister for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), North Texas Area, Southwest Region; "Through a fascinating and in depth exploration of the role and status of women in Ancient Near Eastern cultures influencing the Biblical world, this book helps to distinguish cultural influences from the liberating gospel proclaimed by Jesus that still resounds today."-Eilene Theilig, Director of Lay and Continuing Education, Brite Divinity School, and former Galileo Mission Project Manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786495313
Author Lesly F. Massey
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
