Beyond authority and submission : women and men in marriage, church, and society

Faulty teaching about men and women has infiltrated the church. Miller examines historical influences that have led to today's confusion—moving beyond authority and submission to equally important biblical themes. "The world needs Christians to speak out about Scripture's teaching on the matters of sex and gender. That means we need to make sure we have it right ourselves. Have we borrowed cultural beliefs from other times and societies? Have we overcorrected and added to God's Word? Is there a better way than the competing rules and guidelines we see in the church today? Rachel Green Miller argues that what the Bible teaches about women, men, and gender is both simpler and more difficult than we're often told. Although modern discussions have focused on authority and submission, there is much more to the biblical picture. Examining common beliefs in the light of Scripture, she draws out important biblical themes that will strengthen our relationship as co-laborers in the kingdom of God and for the good of this world." -- Provided by publisher Theologically conservative Christians want to embrace a biblical understanding of women and men, but the beliefs of Greeks, Romans, and Victorians have had undue influence on contemporary teaching. Although modern discussions have focused on authority and submission, Rachel Green Miller believes that there is more to the biblical picture of women and men. As she examines and corrects conservative teaching on gender, she draws out equally important themes in Scripture that will strengthen our relationship as co-laborers in the kingdom of God.