Tag: interpretive tools

Q&A: Is a Feminist Reading of the Bible Possible?

Posted in Correcting errors, Jesus & women, leadership in the home, marriage, ministry, New Testament, Old Testament, Patriarchy, Paul & women, Q&A2 Comments

This question was asked in an online group I am a member of, by a person who describes herself as a “healthy sceptic” about religion. This is a somewhat expanded and edited version of my answer to her question in that forum. Q: Bronwen, after reading the Bible (King James version) please explain how it… Continue reading Q&A: Is a Feminist Reading of the Bible Possible?

Q&A: Are Husbands to Lead Their Wives?

Posted in leadership in the home, marriage, ministry, New Testament, Paul & women, Q&A, roles, Translation issues4 Comments

Q: Bronwen, my friend says that husbands are created by God to be leaders of their wives and families. When I asked for her biblical evidence of this belief, she said 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. These passages do seem to say quite clearly that men are to manage their families (which is the same as… Continue reading Q&A: Are Husbands to Lead Their Wives?