June 2017 | Marg Mowczko

Month: June 2017

The meaning of authentein in 1 Timothy 2:12, with a brief history of authent– words

Posted by Marg | Jun 29, 2017 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages

In this article I take a look at the word authentein (translated as ‘to usurp authority’ in 1 Timothy 2:12 in the KJV). A brief history of how authent- words and their meanings developed is included.

Women’s Hair in Corinth and in Sydney

Posted by Marg | Jun 5, 2017 | 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, All Posts on Equality, Greco-Roman Culture, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages

Was Paul concerned about women’s hair or veils in ancient Corinth? Would he be concerned about it in 21st-century Sydney? I wrote this piece in response to the recent Equip 17 women’s conference.

Month: June 2017

The meaning of authentein in 1 Timothy 2:12, with a brief history of authent– words

Women’s Hair in Corinth and in Sydney

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