Liberating Tradition
- Theology
- World Religions
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2008
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Publisher's Description
Kristina LaCelle-Peterson seeks both to affirm the central place of Scripture in the Christian life and to highlight the liberating nature of the gospel for both men and women. To do this the author considers the biblical ideal for human beings and then proceeds to offer a biblical foundation for each of the topics under discussion--identity, body image, personal relationships, marriage, church life, and language for God. Along the way she examines the cultural nature of gender roles and the ways in which they have become entangled with ecclesial expectations. This book will help women better appreciate themselves as women, gain a better understanding of their value in God's eyes, and recognize their potential for meaningful engagement in a variety of relationships and vocational callings.
Endorsements (4)
“RenewedMinds, an imprint of Baker Academic in partnership with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, publishes quality textbooks and academic resources to guide readers in reflecting critically on contemporary issues of faith and learning. While focused on the needs of a Christian higher-education curriculum, RenewedMinds resources will engage and benefit all thoughtful readers. RenewedMinds Editorial Advisory Board Justo Gonzalez, author and independent scholar”
“Powerfully written, powerfully argued. A real manifesto for those desiring a biblical understanding of the manifold issues associated with our concepts of gender.”
“LaCelle-Peterson has written a book that is at once biblical, engaging, comprehensive, forthright, balanced, and caring. It should be especially helpful for those on the 'women's side' of the debate to read something as irenic as this; and hopefully these same features will calm some of the rhetoric on the other side. I am glad to commend it to all.”
“Compelling, informative, and comprehensive! This book does exactly as the title suggests--liberates. If one wants to read a single book to understand gender issues, this is it! Simultaneously, the reader is inspired to 'lean into all God created us to be.'”
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