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Women in the Church: A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry
Women in the Church A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry Author:Stanley J. Grenz, Denise Muir Kjesbo Studies of key biblical passages on women's roles in the church fill entire bookshelves, if not libraries. But in Women in the Church, Stanley Grenz and Denise Muir Kjesbo offer the first in-depth theological study of this issue--one of the most bitterly contested issues of our day.Carefully considering the biblical, historical and practical con... more »cerns surrounding women and the ordained ministry, this book will enlighten people on all sides of the issue. But Grenz and Kjesbo make no secret of their bold conclusion: 'Historical, biblical and theological considerations converge not only in allowing, but also in insisting, that women serve as full partners with men.' Thorough and irenic, Women in the Church bids to take an intense discussion to a new plane.
"With its innovative approach, this book deserves to be read by all who seek new insights on the equality and ministry of women."--Catherine Clark Kroeger, coauthor of I Suffer Not a Woman
"Fair both on different sides of the debate and on various approaches to the issue, Women in the Church offers important new insights to the discussion. The book deserves a wide hearing."--Craig S. Keener, author of Paul, Women and Wives
STANLEY J. GRENZ is professor of theology and ethics at Carey/Regent College in Vancouver, B.C., and the author of many books, including Revisioning Evangelical Theology (IVP) and Theology for the Community of God.
DENISE MUIR KJESBO is assistant professor of Christian education at North American Baptist Seminary, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.« less