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The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth

Every follower of Jesus needs to read this book.

“Aristotle is writing specifically to men about how they should rule and why they have the right to rule. He does not include inferiors within the conversation. Household governance is the domain of the Roman man as master, father and husband. The conversation is directed to men alone. By contrast, the Christian household codes address all the people in the house church. Men, women, children, and slaves. Everyone is included in the conversation.”

“Jesus has always set women free.”

I’m embarrassed that I haven’t read more women’s history. Beth Allison Barr has challenged my beliefs, my understanding of the Bible within its historical context, and opened my eyes to how patriarchy has shaped evangelical Christianity. The insight she brings with her medieval historical lens is invaluable.

rheagoveas's review against another edition

4.0

informative reflective medium-paced

emwillard04's review against another edition

5.0

informative reflective fast-paced

kkriesel's review against another edition

4.0

Very good, although very white. Barr mentions more Black women in church leadership than most white women do, although her Euro-centric scope is disappointing.