GOOD NEWS FOR WOMEN
Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality Paperback – December 1, 1996
by Rebecca Groothuis (Author)
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Editorial Reviews
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Groothuis, a former staff member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, addresses here the issue of women and Christian ministry from an evangelical feminist point of view, with particular attention to biblical texts that evangelicals have misused to bar women from the ministry and enforce women's functional subordination both in general and especially in marriage. The author defends human equality as the basic, inherent, and universally applicable biblical teaching; she addresses traditionalist proof texts, showing that mistranslation, cultural bias, or local situation account for their seeming deviation from biblical principle. Finally, she explicitly addresses women's place not only in the ministry but also in marriage, finding mutual authority and mutual submission the best model to support Christian family and ministry. Highly recommended for public and seminary libraries.?Carolyn M. Craft, Longwood Coll., Farmville, Va.
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Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Back Cover
"Most evangelical discussion of the gender issue has been spent in feverish debate over the exegetical intricacies of the traditional prooftexts," writes Rebecca Merrill Groothuis. And though faithful exegesis is certainly crucial, a "myopic fixation on a handful of controversial biblical texts will not ultimately resolve the gender debate."
In Good News for Women, Groothuis looks at the Big Picture, the overall outline of biblical teaching on relationships between men and women. Written with the razor-sharp insight that prompted critical acclaim for Groothuis' first book, Good News for Women shows that biblical thought aligns more readily with gender equality than gender hierarchy, and that traditionalist prooftexts do not present an open and shut case in favor of universal male authority.
"A clear, cogent, and persuasive statement of the egalitarian view of marriage and church order."--Stanley Grenz
"The book has a solid biblical base and engages the traditionalist arguments with integrity and telling responses."--David Scholer
In Good News for Women, Groothuis looks at the Big Picture, the overall outline of biblical teaching on relationships between men and women. Written with the razor-sharp insight that prompted critical acclaim for Groothuis' first book, Good News for Women shows that biblical thought aligns more readily with gender equality than gender hierarchy, and that traditionalist prooftexts do not present an open and shut case in favor of universal male authority.
"A clear, cogent, and persuasive statement of the egalitarian view of marriage and church order."--Stanley Grenz
"The book has a solid biblical base and engages the traditionalist arguments with integrity and telling responses."--David Scholer
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ByAvidReaderon January 14, 2016
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The best part of this book was the chapter that completely rips apart the idea that men and women are called to function in unequal roles. Rebecca Groothius opens her Bible and shreds that argument---pointing out the double standard of complementarinism that teaches "it is the nature of femininity to be subordinate and the nature of masculinity to be in authority." The reality is that while they believe that "God alone is sovereign" and "no human power or office can claim the kind of authority that belongs only to God" they turn around and give that sovereignty to men by teaching them that "there is no area of a married woman's life that is not ultimately under the absolute rule of her husband."
You can't have it both ways. If we are going to obey the First Commandment ("Thou shalt have no other gods before ME") then we cannot teach women that they have to ask permission to make their own personal choices. This author does a remarkable job of showing that "functional subordination" and "female subordination" are completely different and thus cannot coexist. If men and women really were created equal in being by God (which complementarians admit) then the argument for female subordination completely falls apart. She also tackles the confusing theology of submission in the Trinity writing that "even if it could be demonstrated somehow that the Son is eternally subordinate to the Father, this would neither illustrate nor prove the notion of women being essentially equal yet functionally subordinate to man."
While this book is a powerful scriptural study on women in the church, it is very heavy reading. There's so many big words in each chapter that I started wondering if this book was written for a scholarly audience. The book needs some editing and more reader friendly wording. It feels like a master's level college textbook with some great nuggets that need to be in an easier to digest format.
You can't have it both ways. If we are going to obey the First Commandment ("Thou shalt have no other gods before ME") then we cannot teach women that they have to ask permission to make their own personal choices. This author does a remarkable job of showing that "functional subordination" and "female subordination" are completely different and thus cannot coexist. If men and women really were created equal in being by God (which complementarians admit) then the argument for female subordination completely falls apart. She also tackles the confusing theology of submission in the Trinity writing that "even if it could be demonstrated somehow that the Son is eternally subordinate to the Father, this would neither illustrate nor prove the notion of women being essentially equal yet functionally subordinate to man."
While this book is a powerful scriptural study on women in the church, it is very heavy reading. There's so many big words in each chapter that I started wondering if this book was written for a scholarly audience. The book needs some editing and more reader friendly wording. It feels like a master's level college textbook with some great nuggets that need to be in an easier to digest format.
BySusannaon May 26, 2013
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If you want to delve into meaning in the Bible, keeping passages in their historic, literary, and social context, then this is a good book. It's not an easy read. It will take some concentration, but it reveals the liberation given to all people made in the image of God. Reading translated passages through 21st century eyes doesn't reveal the whole picture. In fact, some passages that have been used to oppress were actually passages of liberation, if read in context. Paul's letters were written to specific people at specific places at specific times. Since the Bible does not contradict itself, how do we reconcile a few seemingly troubling passages with what was actually going on in the early church (women leaders) and with other passages that speak to having just one master and the fact that there is no distinction between the genders under Christ? Those who read Paul in a way that oppresses women are the same that read Paul to support slavery. They don't delve into the letters with any willingness to learn God's truth. As an example, supposing I were to write to a church today, telling them that I liked their church service, stating that "every worship service should be cool" like that. Some would then keep their church temperature under sixty degrees for centuries because they didn't understand (or want to understand?) what was meant in the letter. The word "cool" would be taken out of context, changing the entire meaning. This book will satisfy all but the very entrenched who want to oppress and will be disappointed that such is against God's will. They need to check their pride and get to know God. Jesus was always uplifting women. Many followed him and funded his ministry. The first woman to preach the Good News was a woman. All of that was amazing, given the times. So Paul carried on, mindful of the perilous situation the fledgling church was in as it grew in oppressive societies. Thank goodness people are finally writing God's truth about Paul and his true message. The entire Bible should be read with such in-depth study.
ByJan Joyalon June 23, 2014
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I enjoyed the way Ms. Groohuis so logiclally worked through the contradictions of gender hierachy today. She proved that the position the modern "complementarians" take saying women are not inferior, but can not perform in certain offices in the church is not logical. Why can't women serve in leadership? The reason has to be clear. Are they "more easily deceived"? Then they are inherently inferior and flawed. She does a fine job getting her point across.
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful book that exactly verbalizes the doubts and concerns of traditionalists with love, grace, clarity and truth.
ByChristy Voelkelon December 24, 2012
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Wonderful book that exactly verbalizes the doubts and concerns of traditionalists with love, grace, clarity and truth. The LORD is on the move.
ByDonald Byron Johnsonon May 6, 2004
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I have just finished part 1 and it is a very insightful and useful summary of the overall idea that the Bible and especially the new covenant teaches equality across the spectrum of races and ethnicity, wealth and poverty, and gender, with an emphasis on the latter, as most everyone accepts the former 2. It is very enjoyable to see the phrases of non-egalitarians shown to be self-contradictory but still in a respectful way; the author has a sharp wit to cut thru the fog and yet respect the other's viewpoint. I learned from her on that and also on the genderless property of God. I am looking forward to finishing this book.
ByA customeron October 11, 2002
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Excellent book on a controversial topic among Christians. Regardless of how you feel about Christianity and gender roles it's a good book which explains what those controversial verses really mean.
The only complaint I have is that the writing is a bit complex at times. It takes the author a while to get to the point in some chapters but the examples are worth it. A must read for all Christians, especially pastors and the conservative segment of the church. Be prepared though, it will challenge your opinions.
The only complaint I have is that the writing is a bit complex at times. It takes the author a while to get to the point in some chapters but the examples are worth it. A must read for all Christians, especially pastors and the conservative segment of the church. Be prepared though, it will challenge your opinions.
ByAnn Santoson April 16, 2013
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Great brand, and I didn't have any problems ordering the product or getting it in the mail! I would order it again!
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This book should be required literature for all feminists - both religious and secular. The author is definitely one of my favorite writers.Read more
It just amazes me how well of a critique Groothuis gave in this 1997 publication and the vast majority of it has yet to be addressed by complementarians.Read more
It's always disconcerting when an author introduces a book with the assumption that unless one comes to the same view as the author, that person starts their examination of a...Read more
For this PCA Presbyterian woman, happily married in an egalitarian marriage for 18 years, blessed with four children, this book was indeed good news.Read more
One must wonder since the author is so offended by the notion of a Father God with a male gender if she even knows the Christian God at all.Read more
This was not good news to me and does not represent who I am as a PCA Presbyterian woman, happily married and the mother of two sons.Read more
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