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British Detectives Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseA book that can encourage the women in the world today God uses anyone he chose not gender it's who's being called and faithful
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This book opened my eyes to the difference between the beliefs we hold from our upbringing and culture, and the beliefs actually based on the Word of God. This book is very factual, exhaustively researched, and infinitely practical. In "Why Not Women", Loren Cunningham explains the history behind the oppression of women in Greek and Roman societies which led to centuries of discrimination in our western society, and even...
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I loved this book. I have read since many years the arguments from the complementarian and the equalitarian sides of the debate (plus all the nuances within each one). What I particularly like here are the analyses of David Hamilton on the various controversial passages. Having studied classical Greek for four years, I really appreciate the sound linguistic approach. Plus, this is really a book for the Christian in the pew...
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Loren Cunningham and David Hamilton give a very clear picture of women's rolls as defined by scripture. They also give an excellent historical perspective on the maltreatment of women around the world. Before this book, I knew that I didn't believe God had created women to be subservient to men, but now I have scripture I can clearly understand to refute the arguments. Grab your highlighters and get going! Just a helpful note,...
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In "Why not Women?" I found three important things: -David Hamilton takes difficult verses and explains them within the context of its surrounding verses. - He explores alternative translations and corrects common understandings of key words that may change the entire meaning of a passage. -His writtings reveal a spirit of humility and sensitivity towards a sometimes volatile subject.
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