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Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism
John Piper
3.02 AVERAGE
7 reviews for:
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism
John Piper
3.02 AVERAGE
An excellent text on, well, biblical manhood and womanhood. The authors are not trying to convince the secular world of the validity of complementarian gender roles--they seek only to defend complementarianism against the egalitarianism popular among evangelical feminists. Some of the essays were more persuasive than others (as is often the case), and I do wish they'd spent a little time encouraging women of God's sovereign ability to bless their efforts at biblical womanhood (since so many of us grew up in the age of feminism and thus feel better-equipped for a career in the world than for marriage and motherhood). Still, an clear and thorough presentation of complementarian theology. The appendix on the exegesis of 'kephale' was particularly. I appreciated the authors' attempts to explain their views humbly and without malice. Vitriol tends to accompany any discussion of such a hot button issue, and the authors were careful not to villainize their opponents. I was encouraged to see that they distinguished loving leadership from domination in a way that completely disarms all claims of misogyny. I also appreciated the focus on evangelism and the gospel as the chief priorities.
Definitely worth a read. Or, if the length and density is a deterrent, worth having around for reference purposes.
Definitely worth a read. Or, if the length and density is a deterrent, worth having around for reference purposes.
this was one of the first books i read that i would consider 'heady' and 'THEOLOGICAL'. this book motivated me to do more reading and made the thought of study less intimidating.
I appreciated about 95% of this book. The 5 % that I didn't appreciate was how they tried (unsuccessfully in my opinion) to harmonize scriptures regarding women teaching. Perhaps it is because this is the area that touches me most personally, but I was very upset and frustrated by it. I also probably have a different view of what constitutes teaching and authority than what they do. Overall it was a great book, but those issues I had make me think it was an unwise book for me to have read at this time.
challenging
slow-paced
Even if you are complementarian, this book is full of cringy beliefs. If you are not complementarian, it is misogynistic. I would be curious to see an updated argument from complementarians without their "women need to be in the home" mantra. Or perhaps they still believe that....
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
I put moderate misogyny because the authors do show respect about the concept of women; it's the practical side that becomes tricky. I know that sounds weird, but if you read it you'll understand
I NEVER do this- rate a book without reading the whole thing- but I just couldn’t finish it. I maybe try to come back and read specific sections at a future time. Even though I’d agree with the complementary POV, I find his definitions of “biblical” manhood and womanhood uninspiring, empty and lacking biblical support. Which is honestly a disappointment as I’ve been mulling over for myself “what makes me a woman?”.
informative
slow-paced
While I ultimately disagree with the conclusions of this book, it is a well-written and argued case for complementarianism. The greatest strength of the book is its exegetical work and its breadth (including forays in law, psychology, and biology). I found the core biblical argument unconvincing, but again, well-stated. I cannot recommend this book as a resource for better understanding the roles of men and women in the church, but I do recommend it as the classic statement of the complementarian position which should be engaged by those arguing for evangelical egalitarianism. A thought-provoking read.