
The Making of Biblical Womanhood
How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth
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Sarah Zimmerman
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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. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, says Baylor University historian Beth Allison Barr. It was born in a series of clearly definable historical moments.
This book moves the conversation about biblical womanhood beyond Greek grammar and into the realm of church history - ancient, medieval, and modern - to show that this belief is not divinely ordained but a product of human civilization that continues to creep into the church. Barr's historical insights provide context for contemporary teachings about women's roles in the church and help move the conversation forward.
Interweaving her story as a Baptist pastor's wife, Barr sheds light on the #ChurchToo movement and abuse scandals in Southern Baptist circles and the broader evangelical world, helping listeners understand why biblical womanhood is more about human power structures than the message of Christ.
©2021 Beth Allison Barr (P)2021 eChristianThis book was recommended and I am impressed by how much is covered and the contents are delivered in such a light and honest way. Anyone who struggles with those discussions on Paul's texts and female ordination must read this.
Essential Reading
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Life changing
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Eye opener
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thanks to Beth Allison Barr for this book, I will make sure my kids read this book and I will recommend it to everyone I can.
great book with lots of insights
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It is suitably referenced throughout and there is a clear structure.
The audible version is clear and listenable. The style of speaking used underlines this as a work using thorough research to explain, evidence and challenge a problematic but current cultural situation in Western Society. You might need a dictionary as the author uses correct terms throughout to prevent misunderstanding. (In my opinion, this is a really good thing.)
I would recommend that everyone who reads or has read the Christian Bible also reads this book.
Challenging and thought provoking.
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Must read book about Women in ministry
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Eye opening and important
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Good for southern baptist, possibly
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