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Taking a stand over the gender-issue divide

Author and New Testament scholar Michael Bird was formerly in favor of distinct gender roles in ministry, a viewpoint commonly called complementarianism. But inconsistencies in practice and careful biblical study convinced him to rethink his position.

Originally published as a short ebook, Bourgeois Babes, Bossy Wives, and Bobby Haircuts offers an engaging, incisive perspective on biblical gender equality and the egalitarian viewa preference for allowing women to hold teaching and leadership positions in ministry.

While Bird is now egalitarian, he nevertheless strikes a respectful tone toward those in his previous camp, seeking to craft a perspective that both values women and upholds biblical differences between the sexes. Humorous and hard-hitting, Bird will challenge readers on both sides of the gender-issue divide.



Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Fretting over Phoebe 2. Who is Who in the Zoo? 3. Women in Pauline Churches Conclusion Epilogue: Who the Heck Was Ilse Fredrichsdorff?

Bourgeois Babes Bossy Wives and Bobby Haircuts

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      Publisher Zondervan
      Published 4/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780310519263
      978-0310519263
      ISBN-10 0310519268
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Taking a stand over the gender-issue divide

      Author and New Testament scholar Michael Bird was formerly in favor of distinct gender roles in ministry, a viewpoint commonly called complementarianism. But inconsistencies in practice and careful biblical study convinced him to rethink his position.

      Originally published as a short ebook, Bourgeois Babes, Bossy Wives, and Bobby Haircuts offers an engaging, incisive perspective on biblical gender equality and the egalitarian viewa preference for allowing women to hold teaching and leadership positions in ministry.

      While Bird is now egalitarian, he nevertheless strikes a respectful tone toward those in his previous camp, seeking to craft a perspective that both values women and upholds biblical differences between the sexes. Humorous and hard-hitting, Bird will challenge readers on both sides of the gender-issue divide.



      Table of Contents
      Introduction 1. Fretting over Phoebe 2. Who is Who in the Zoo? 3. Women in Pauline Churches Conclusion Epilogue: Who the Heck Was Ilse Fredrichsdorff?

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