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Few subjects have
stirred up as much controversy in recent years as that of the role of
women in the church. Much of the controversy centers on the
interpretation of crucial Biblical passages.
In the book
Women in the Church
Dr. Samuele Bacchiocchi provides a much needed balanced
interpretation and application of the overall Biblical teachings on
the role of women in the church. With compelling research he shows
that while Scripture excludes women from serving in the
representative role of priests, elders or pastors, it does include
them in the supportive ministries of the church and in participation
in public worship. The reason for this Biblical distinction derives
not from the cultural conventions of the times, but from the
distinct and yet complementary roles for men and women established
by God at creation.
The book has
forewords by two New Testament scholars, Prof. Wayne Grudem of
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois and
Prof. James B. Hurley of Reformed Theological Seminary in
Jackson, Mississippi. In his foreword Prof. Grudem writes: "This is
an extremely valuable book for anyone interested in the current
debate over women’s role in the church. I think it will clear up
much of the confusion people feel over this issue today."
The book has been
favorably reviewed by scholars of various denominations and has been
adopted as a text book by numerous theological seminaries. |
