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Beth Allison Barr: The Role of Women in the Church

Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics

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Reinterpreting Household Codes in Ephesians 5

This chapter explores the traditional household codes in Ephesians 5, emphasizing Paul's unique approach in advocating for mutual submission among husbands and wives. It challenges the male-centric dynamics of the Greco-Roman world by promoting sacrificial love and equality within marriage rather than one-sided submission. The discussion reflects on the radical message of Paul in dismantling hierarchy and emphasizing the example of Jesus in mutual love and submission between men and women.

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