S4 E33 | Debunking Gender Hierarchy In 1 Timothy 2 (Women In Ministry Series)
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Description
In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the importance of historical context when interpreting scripture, specifically focusing on 1 Timothy 2. They emphasize...
show moreKey Takeaways:
- Understanding the historical context of scripture is essential for accurate interpretation.
- Paul's message in 1 Timothy 2 is not about establishing a gender hierarchy or limiting women's roles in the church.
- Paul addresses heretical teachings and false piety in Ephesus and urges both men and women to be educated in the truth.
- The influence of the Artemis myth and Gnostic heresies may have shaped the interpretation of certain passages in 1 Timothy.
- The focus should be on Jesus as the Savior and striving towards a godly life.
Episode Resources:
Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament by Dr. Sandra Glahn
The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity
Episode Sponsor:
The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
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Author | CWL |
Organization | Lynn Cohick |
Website | - |
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