God's Design for Man and Woman: A Biblical Theological Survey

Husband-and-wife biblical scholars set forth a robust biblical theology of gender, examining key texts, employing sound hermeneutical principles, and considering important historical influences related to the Bible’s teaching on manhood and womanhood. Equipping a New Generation to Live Out God’s Design This thorough study of the Bible’s teaching on men and women aims to help a new generation of Christians live for Christ in today’s world. Moving beyond other treatments that primarily focus on select passages, this winsome volume traces Scripture’s overarching pattern related to male-female relationships in both the Old and New Testaments. Those interested in careful discussion rather than caustic debate will discover that God’s design is not confining or discriminatory but beautiful, wise, liberating, and good. Authors are a husband and wife team as well as respected biblical scholars Traces the Bible’s teaching on gender and gender roles from Genesis to Revelation Each chapter opens with a list of key points to be discussed and closes with discussion questions and a list of recommended resources Includes helpful charts and diagrams Three appendixes explore the history of feminism, the role of hermeneutics in biblical theology, and a few special interpretive issues that demand extra caution