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Book SynopsisRuth Tucker recounts a harrowing story of abuse at the hands of her husband---a well-educated, charming preacher no less---in hope that her story would help other women caught in a cycle of domestic violence and offer a balanced biblical approach to counter such abuse for pastors and counselors.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Is There Common Ground Between Male Headship and Mutual Submission? 2. How do Adam and Eve Influence Gender Discussions? 3. Dear God, Are Boys Better than Girls? 4. What if Women Ruled the World? 5. What do Bible Stories Tell us About Marriage? 6. Should We Recognize Both His and Her-meneutics? 7. Was John Calvin a Feminist? 8. How Does the Rule of Thumb Apply Today? 9. Is the Husband Head of Home---from Kitchen to Bedroom? 10. Is There Such a Thing as Legitimate Rape in Marriage? 11. Why Do Women Stay in Abusive Relationships? 12. How Helpful is Marriage Counseling in Dealing with Domestic Violence? 13. Do Abused Wives Share the Guilt? 14. How Can we Sensibly Train our Girls---and Boys? 15. Howe Can I Redeem My Messy Soap Opera Life?
