Paul, Women, and Wives: Marriage and Women's Ministry in the Letters of Paul

There's nothing I respect more than Godly men who are not afraid to uplift women and credit us as their equal heirs to God's kingdom. In a new age where most seek equality but some still sadly reach for the 50's, books like Keener's which explore the Biblical definition of women to its very roots are exactly what we need. This is certainly what I needed, anyway; after seeing book after book rip Paul's, Peter's, and several... Read Full Review

For several years I have struggled with my "role" as a female in the church and what Paul meant in the letters he wrote to the Epheisans, the Galatians, and to Timothy. The exegesis in this book is absolutely wonderful and the research that Keener presents at the end of each chapter is some of the best scholarly research I have seen. If nothing else the bibliography alone is worth the money. Keener presents some of the... Read Full Review

Craig Keener is a remarkable scholar/writer. Conservative in methodology, nonetheless he explodes the idea that the view of women birthed in 1950s America is somehow rooted in the bible. Going to the root of the issue, Keener's historical reading places Paul's controversial texts about women in a world far different from ours. From that vantage point, the direction they point towards is greater inclusivity, greater mutuality,... Read Full Review

This book is probably the best evangelical treatment of all of the biblical passages that relate to this issue. Keener looks at issues involving the original language and the cultural setting without making the book inaccessable to average readers. If this is a new issue for you the book may not answer all of your questions, but it is a great starting place

I highly recommend this to laity and seminary students alike. Too many women have been hurt in Paul's name. Women rediscover the depth and brillance of Paul's writing and men gain a deeper understanding of the issues Paul was addressing. For a detailed and honest look at Paul's views on women and the culture he lived in this is the tour de force!