Women in the Church

Andreas J. Köstenberger, Thomas R. Schreiner, S. M. Baugh, Denny Burk, Albert Wolters, Robert W. Yarbrough, Theresa Bowen, Monica Brennan, Rosaria Butterfield, Gloria Furman, Mary A. Kassian, Tony Merida, Trillia Newbell

The role of women in the church is highly debated, with Christians on all sides using Paul's teachings in 1 Timothy to justify their positions. Now in its third edition, this classic book edited by Andreas Köstenberger and Thomas Schreiner offers a robust exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:9–15, looking at the passage's background, syntax, grammar, and enduring significance. Featuring updated essays and fresh contributions based on the latest research -- including an in-depth discussion of the meaning of the phrase "exercise authority" -- this volume stands as the most comprehensive exploration of this contested passage to date. - Publisher.