Book description
Most women in the church don't aspire to "lord it" over men, nor do they want to scramble for position. Instead, they want to be accepted as full participants in God's work, sharing in kingdom tasks in ways that use their gifts appropriately.
In Gender Roles and the People of…
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1 author picked Gender Roles and the People of God as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Mathews does a masterful job at unpacking the many ways that Scripture affirms God’s love for women and wants them to thrive.
I love how she relies on Scripture and history to show how Christianity does not endorse misogyny. It’s a theologically rich book that will make readers think about and hopefully work towards the goal of mutuality in marriage, the church, and all aspects of culture.
From Dorothy's list on identifying and confronting misogyny.
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