Women’s Hair in Corinth and in Sydney
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 teaching at the Equip 17 women’s conference.
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by Marg | Jun 5, 2017 | 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, All Posts on Equality, Greco-Roman Culture, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 31
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 teaching at the Equip 17 women’s conference.
Read Moreby Marg | Apr 19, 2017 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Women, Church History, Greco-Roman Culture, Paul and Women | 3
Not all first-century women fit the stereotype of being hidden and housebound. Some were wealthy, influential and prominent in society and in the church.
Read Moreby Marg | Sep 4, 2016 | All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage, Greco-Roman Culture | 11
Tertullian, famous for once describing women as “the devil’s gateway”, wrote some wonderful things about equality and mutuality in marriage. He did not regard the household code in Ephesians as either comprehensive or prescriptive.
Read Moreby Marg | Jul 23, 2016 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Greco-Roman Culture | 16
This essay looks at the distinctive appearance of Artemis of Ephesus, and at what her items of clothing symbolise. A short history of the goddess is also included to help explain her importance and power.
Read Moreby Marg | Sep 23, 2014 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Translation and Interpretation, Equality in Marriage, Greco-Roman Culture, Paul and Women, Titus 2 | 13
Titus 2:5 contains a word which is usually translated as “workers at home,” but the King James Bible has “keepers at home.” Which is the correct phrase? What is meant by “keepers at home”?
Read Moreby Marg | Sep 20, 2014 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Greco-Roman Culture, Paul and Women | 13
Some Ephesian women held the position of high-priestess (and other offices) in pagan cults. Did this culture of prominent women influence Christian women to behave inappropriately in the Christian community of Ephesus?
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