Here you’ll find articles about the mutuality and equality of men and women in Christian marriage and ministry, as well as articles on women in the Bible and in the early church. Take a look around.
~ Marg Mowczko
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In Part 2, I continue looking at Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, line by line, especially 1 Corinthians 11:4-6. Was Paul’s concern head coverings or hairstyles?
This is part 1 of a talk I gave in August on 1 Cor 11:2-16. This passage includes the phrase “the head of woman is the man” in verse 3
I repond to 5 flawed ideas I often hear as interpretations of Ephesians 5:22-33, including the “husband as decision-maker” idea.
Melania the Elder was a powerful, wealthy, educated woman who influenced and shaped Christianity in the late 300s until her death in 410.
What does the iconography of catacomb frescoes tell us about the ecclesial role or position of Cerula and Bitalia, two fifth-century women?
In part 2, I look at Christ’s role as the “Saviour of the body” and what this means for Paul’s words to wives in Ephesians 5:22-24 and to husbands in Ephesians 5:25ff.
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