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A New Testament View of Women provides a sound interpretation of the New Testament teachings regarding women--alternatives to the extreme submission view, as well as the militant independence view. Book Review Editor for The Baptist Standard assessed it this way: "Her persistent efforts in interpreting each scripture within its biblical context adds a decisive dimension to the accuracy of her application of the biblical truth to women today. This is a classic publication!"

A New Testament View of Women contains a detailed exegesis of all of the New Testament passages that deal specifically with the role of women. In many cases I translated the Greek myself for a clearer understanding. The content has been carefully researched from commentaries, as well as historical sources. I have related the Scriptures to the social structure of the New Testament era, especially the Apostle Paul's "problem" passages, in which he seems to place drastic limitations on the freedom of women. My goal was to present a solid biblical view, based on valid exegetical methods that are accepted and practiced by evangelicals. While scholarly in content, the book is written in a popular, non-academic style.

INTRODUCTION: A Personal Journey

This introduction recounts the dramatic experience that led to my decision to enroll in the school of theology in the seminary when few women were doing that. It also tells why I wrote the book.

PART I INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ View of Women

CHAPTER 1: Women in the Kingdom

Chapter includes discussion of passages that illustrate ways Jesus laid the foundation for the active involvement of women in the work of His kingdom. He emphasized this involvement by accepting women as serious disciples, emphasizing their partnership role, and identifying them as leaders in the kingdom. Sections:

1. Women As Leaders (Luke 13:18-20, 15:4-10).

2. Women As Disciples (Luke 10:38-42)

3. Women As Partners (Gen. 1:27-28, 2:24; Matt. 19:3-6)

CHAPTER 2: Women in Jesus' Earthly Ministry

Traces involvement of women in Jesus' earthly ministry and how this involvement provided a model for the involvement of women in the work of the early church. Sections:

1. Women and Financial support (Luke 8:1-3)

2. Women and Emotional support (John 12:3-8)

3. Women and Proclamation (John 4:7-42; Luke 23:55 to 24:11)

PART II: The Apostles’ View of Women

CHAPTER 3: Women in the New Testament Home

Presents the mutual-submission concept of husband and wife as an outgrowth of the mutual submission Paul called for on the part of all Christians. As such, both husband and wife have responsibilities as equals in Christ (Gal. 3:28). Sections:

1. A Call for Mutual Submission (Eph. 5:21)

2. Responsibility of Husbands (Eph. 5:25-33)

3. Responsibility of Wives (Eph. 5:22-24; 33)

4. A Final Reminder About Mutual Submission

CHAPTER 4: Women in the New Testament Church

Traces leadership involvement of women in the New Testament church. Beginning with the prayer meetings immediately following Jesus' ascension and the empowerment by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, women were actively involved in the ministry of the church. Evidence indicates they were prophets, teachers, and deacons in the early church. Sections:

1. Women Praying and Voting (Acts 1:12-26)

2. Women Indwelled and Empowered (Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:16-18)

3. Women Receiving and Using Gifts (1 Cor. 12:4-12; Eph. 4:11-12; Acts 16:11-40, 18:24-26, 21:9;Rom. 16:1-2; Phil 4:2-3; 1 Tim. 3:8-13, 5:9-10)

CHAPTER 5. Women and Problems in the New Testament Church

Examines problems created when women applied revolutionary teachings of equality in a society that was not ready to accept such teachings. The point is made that Paul's instructions were given to solve problems that developed in specific areas. Sections:

1. Corinth: A Pagan City

2. Christian Freedom in Corinth (1 Cor. 11:2-12)

3. Freedom Vs. Custom: A Continuing Conflict (1 Cor. 14:34-35; 1 Tim. 2:9-15)

4. Learning to Use Freedom: Then and Now

CHAPTER 6: Women: Equal in All Relationships

Discusses the implications of the biblical texts on the future involvement of both women and men in the work of the church. As a final section, Christians are challenged to model the equality that Jesus taught. Sections:

1. A Point of Reference (Gal. 3:28)

2. A Neglected Statement

3. Equality Vs. Identity

4. Implementing Revolutionary Truths

FROM THIS POINT ON

By Jesus’ sacrificial death, He opened to all believers God’s holy of holies (Mark 15:37-38). Because of His victory, each believer, male and female has unlimited access to God. This new relationship places each person—male and female—on an equal footing before God. Together, Christian men and women should work to make this equality a reality in church and society.

Selected Bibliography

Scripture Index

Subject Index

Broadman Press, paperback, indexed, 182 pp.

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Books by Shirley Stephens: Great Truths from Jesus' Conversations With Women, My Daughter Susan Smith, Breaking Crime's Vicious Cycle, A New Testament View of Women, Under the S.S. Shadow.
Books by William Stephens: Build Your Own Low-Cost Timber and Beam House, The New Testament World in Pictures, The Bible Speaks to End Times, Prophet of Fire (Elijah novel).