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Gupta's Journey on Women in Ministry
- Nijay Gupta shares his journey from opposing to supporting women in ministry, having written a paper against it in seminary.
- He frames his book as an apology for past damage and calls for inclusive conversations on women in ministry.
Contextualizing Women’s Roles in Scripture
- The ancient patriarchal world was harsh for women, but the Bible shows women involved in diverse ministry roles.
- Biblical leadership structures were diverse; first-century ministry didn't align neatly with modern roles like pastors or sermons.
Junia’s True Identity Restored
- The name Junia in Romans 16:7, once mistranslated as a male name, is now recognized as a female apostle.
- Medieval translation corruptions obscured Junia's identity, but patristic testimony confirms she was a prominent woman leader.