Man and Woman, One in Christ
An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul's Letters
- Theology
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2009
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Publisher's Description
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.
Endorsements (8)
“Man and Woman, One in Christ subjects every Pauline text that deals with women to careful scrutiny; this means this book is a must-read for anyone doing serious study or preaching about these texts. Simply put, this is the most technically proficient study ever published on women in the Pauline texts.”
Professor. Scot McKnight
“The most comprehensive and well-reasoned contribution by an individual evangelical scholar in the modern history of the debate.”
Professor. Ron Pierce
“As a long time adherent to CBMW’s Danver’s Statement, I had assumed the exegetical and theological issues to be well and truly settled by Wayne Grudem’s research and responses on kephal, along with Schreiner, Köstenberger, et al’s latest tome on 1 Timothy 2. However, this meticulous study of the relevant passages in the Pauline corpus has given me much food for thought and stirred afresh certain reservations I still held regarding CBMW’s position. From the purely exegetical perspective this book is the best I have read to date. The analysis of kephal was for the most part clear and persuasive. This book has won me over with regards to ministry roles. A fruitful and stimulating paradigm-changing challenge.”
“Man and Woman, One in Christ represents a massive amount of research and careful thinking! What an important contribution to the church! It should shape the discussion for some time to come. The book is carefully researched and argued, a significant piece of work.”
“Philip Payne’s new book is an extraordinarily well-done study of Paul’s teachings on women’s roles in the church. Payne’s knowledge of the first-century AD background, of New Testament Greek, of textual criticism, and of the theological issues is extensive. His discussion of 1 Corinthians 14:34–35 is outstanding, demonstrating that these two verses are almost certainly an interpolation. I highly recommend this marvelous book. Definitely five stars.”
“I can’t adequately express how much this book has meant to so many within my family, dear friends, and others in leadership. Philip is a first-class scholar who has gone the third and fourth mile to research and write on each point in detail. A rock-solid, monumental work.”
“This is a monumental gift that we are thoroughly enjoying. Philip’s diligent work and valuable contribution are needed for our times.”
“Thank you for searching the Word, thorough research, and listening to the Spirit in writing this great book.”
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