The word “manhood” occurs twice in the English Standard Version. Is “manhood” the best word to convey the sense the biblical authors wanted to express? In what other ways does the ESV create a masculine bias.
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In this post I critique the notes on 1 Timothy 2:12 in the ESV Study Bible. What is the context of this verse? What does it prohibit?
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Many Christians are dissatisfied with English translations that seem biased towards men when, in fact, the intended meaning of many passages is gender-inclusive. So, what is the best Bible translation?
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Mark L. Strauss is well known for writing “How to Choose a Translation for all its Worth” in collaboration with Gordon D. Fee. He provides a helpful critique of the English Standard Version (ESV). This critique is a must-read for people who think the ESV is a superior translation.
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Out of the almost 100 theologians and scholars who contributed to the ESV Study Bible not one of them was a woman. Not one! They were all men! Couldn’t they have included even one qualified woman scholar who has something worthwhile to contribute?
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This article is about Junia—a minister mentioned by Paul in Romans 16:7—using and critiquing the ESV as a reference. Was Junia really a female apostle?
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