The role of women in the church is highly debated, with Christians on all sides using Paul’s teachings in 1 Timothy to justify their positions. Now in its third edition, this classic book edited by Andreas Köstenberger and Thomas Schreiner offers a robust exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:9–15, looking at the passage’s background, syntax, grammar, and… Read More
Marriage and Family in the Biblical World
Betrothal, dowry, marriage rites, children, parenting, adoption, divorce, remarriage, widowhood, adultery, polygamy, sexual ethics, gender roles, homosexuality, singleness—customs pertaining to these topics are traced in each of the six cultures. Knowing these practices sheds light on what the Bible says about marriage and remarriage, key issues in Western culture today.