Howell, Donna Lee
The Handmaidens Conspiracy: How Erroneous Bible Translations Obscured the Women's Liberation Movement Started by Jesus Christ
- ISBN 13:
- 9781948014007
- author:
- Howell, Donna Lee
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Defender
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 14.99 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, Commentaries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Handmaiden's Conspiracy: How Erroneous Bible Translations Obscured the Women's Liberation Movement Started by Jesus Christ The arrival of Jesus Christ on earth had a profound impact on the social and religious landscape of the time. In a remarkably short period, barriers that had existed for thousands of years between different people groups began to crumble. This transformation was not limited to the relationships between men, but also had a profound effect on the role of women in society. A closer examination of the Bible, particularly the letters of Paul, reveals a complex and nuanced understanding of women's roles in the early Christian community. Despite the often-misinterpreted notion that women were silenced in the work of Christ, the evidence suggests that women played a significant and equal role in the ministry of Jesus and the early Church. This book delves into the cultural and historical context of these letters, exploring the original Greek nouns and adjectives that underpin Paul's words on women's leadership in the Church. By examining the 'trouble verses' in 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy, as well as the overlooked stories of women like Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia, this book sheds new light on the forgotten history of women's liberation in the early Christian movement.