USA Today Bestseller Christianity Today 2022 Book Award Finalist
(History & Biography) Foreword INDIES 2021 Finalist for
Religion "A powerful work of skillful research and personal
insight."--Publishers Weekly 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 arose from 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
readers understand why biblical womanhood is more about human power
structures than the message of Christ.
General
Imprint: |
Brazos Press, Div of Baker Publishing Group
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2021 |
Authors: |
Beth Allison Barr
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58743-470-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-58743-470-9 |
Barcode: |
9781587434709 |
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