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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. |
