Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul's Letters (2009 Payne), book

Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul's Letters (2009) is a book by Philip Barton Payne.

Abstract

"Does Paul teach a hierarchy of authority of man over woman, or does he teach the full equality of man and woman in the church and home? In Man and Woman, One in Christ, Philip Barton Payne answers this question and more, injecting crucial insights into the discussion of Paul’s view of women. Condensing over three decades of research on this topic, Payne’s rigorous exegetical analysis demonstrates the consistency of Paul’s message on this topic and its coherence with the rest of his theology. Payne’s exegetical examination of the Pauline corpus is thorough, exploring the influences on Paul, his practice as a church leader, and his teachings to various Christian communities. Paul’s theology, instruction, and practice consistently affirm the equal standing of men and women, with profound implications for the church today. Man and Woman, One in Christ is required reading for all who desire to understand the meaning of Paul’s statements regarding women and their relevance for Christian relationships and ministry today. This work has the potential of uniting the church on this contentious issue."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.

Contents

My odyssey -- Backgrounds to Paul's teaching regarding man and woman -- Women Paul names as ministry leaders -- Paul's theological axioms imply the equality of man and woman -- Galatians 3:28 : man and woman, one in Christ -- 1 Corinthians 7 : the equal rights of man and woman in marriage -- 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 : introduction -- 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 : head/source relationships -- 1 Corinthians 11:4 : the disgrace of a man "having down from the head" -- 1 Corinthians 11:5-6 : the disgrace of a woman's head "uncovered" -- 1 Corinthians 11:7-10 : theological reasons for head-covering rules -- 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 : the equal standing of woman and man in Christ -- 1 Corinthians 11:13-16 : shameful head coverings explained as hair -- 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 : conclusion and application -- 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 : did Paul forbid women to speak in church? -- Ephesians 5:21-33 and Colossians 3:18-19 : husband-wife relationships -- 1 Timothy 2:8-15 : introduction : the Ephesian church situation addressed in 1 Timothy -- 1Timothy 2:8-11 : "let a woman learn in quietness and in all submission" -- 1 Timothy 2:12, part I : "I am not permitting a woman to teach" -- 1 Timothy 2:12, part II : does ... separate two prohibitions or conjoin them? -- 1 Timothy 2:12, part III : does ... mean "assume authority"? -- 1 Timothy 2:13-14 : the need for respect, the danger of deception -- 1 Timothy 2:15 : salvation through "the childbirth" -- 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9 : may women be overseers and deacons? -- Conclusion: Paul consistently champions the equality of man and woman in Christ.

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