The Maleness of Jesus : Is It Good News for Women?

At the center of Christianity is Jesus of Nazareth--whose maleness is used by many to justify the subordination of women and to emphasize that men, rather than women, better represent Jesus. This raises a number of questions that are the subject of this book. What is the significance of Jesus' maleness? Does it reveal the character of God? Is it foundational for the gospel? Is Jesus' maleness associated with an ongoing created order of male priority? Our answers will affect Christianity's task of love, justice, and reconciliation in a world that is characterized by the global marginalization, oppression, and abuse of women. At The Center Of Christianity Is Jesus Of Nazareth, Whose Maleness Is Used By Many To Justify The Subordination Of Women And To Emphasize That Men, Rather Than Women, Better Represent Jesus. This Raises A Number Of Questions That Are The Subject Of The Book. What Is The Significance Of Jesus' Maleness? Does It Reveal The Character Of God? Is It Foundational For The Gospel? Is Jesus' Maleness Associated With An Ongoing Created Order Of Male Priority? Our Answers Will Affect Christianity's Task Of Love, Justice, And Reconciliation In A World That Is Characterized By Global Marginalization, Oppression, And Abuse Of Women. Summary Of Various Views -- The Slavery Debate : Implications For Our Topic -- The Sabbath Debate : Further Implications For Our Topic -- Origins, Sex, And Evolution -- Jesus' Maleness And Creation -- Jesus' Maleness And His Sonship -- What Have We Done With The Eternal Son -- The Eternal Son As God, And Jesus As God Embodied -- Jesus, Wisdom, And An Eternal Daughter? Neil H. Williams. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 141-240).