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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 220.601
EAN: 9780830815616
ISBN: 0830815619
Label: InterVarsity Press
Manufacturer: InterVarsity Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 301
Publication Date: 2001-05
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Sales Rank: 36872
Studio: InterVarsity Press
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In Slaves, Women and Homosexuals William J. Webb tackles some of the most complex and controversial issues that have challenged the Christian church--and still do. He leads you through the maze of interpretation that has historically surrounded understanding of slaves, women and homosexuals, and he evaluates various approaches to these and other biblical-ethical teachings. Throughout, Webb attempts to "work out the hermeneutics involved in distinguishing that which is merely cultural in Scripture from that which is timeless" (Craig A. Evans). By the conclusion, Webb has introduced and developed a "redemptive hermeneutic" that can be applied to many issues that cause similar dilemmas. Darrel L. Bock writes in the foreword to Webb's work, "His goal is not only to discuss how these groups are to be seen in light of Scriptures but to make a case for a specific hermeneutical approach to reading these texts. . . . This book not only advances a discussion of the topics, but it also takes a markedly new direction toward establishing common ground where possible, potentially breaking down certain walls of hostility within the evangelical community."
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Like many Christians, I've struggled with the place of various commands--particularly of the Pentatuch--and I've assumed most were given to govern the wilderness wandering and conquest of Canaan...which may be partially true, but Webb has opened up another possibility, that God was working in the existing culture towards an ideal; that He didn't give the ideal immediately but gradually was helping us to attain it. But not in every instance. The quiz at the beginning helps set the stage for considering ... Read More
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I thought this was a very helpful book. William Webb advocates a redemptive hermeneutic, where you interpret the Bible on not only what it says, but where the general movement of the topic is heading. For example, the Old Testament and the New Testament assume the existence and practice of slavery. But Paul talks to the slave about securing his freedom if he can do so (1 Corinthians 7), and he goes on to say in Galatians 3:28 that in Christ, there is no slave or free. Therefore, the movement in the NT is ... Read More
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The most logical, systematic, and thorough analysis of some very difficult to understand issues and passages in the Bible. I was so impressed with the book that I purchased 6 extra copies to give to friends. It challenges you to think through issues and not take any position for granted. Since he is never confrontational like many authors of controversial issues, it makes him even more convincing.
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I haven't finished this book, but I already really respect what the author has said about the title subjects. That is not the biggest reason I recomend this book though. The mentioned subjects are more of a means to explain a broader more useful topic: a redemptive hermeneutic. He gives the reader a framework to understand, dig into, and really get at the heart of many situations besides those mentioned in the book.
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Webb takes a unique approach to this the issue of women in church leadership. Looking at the Scripture as a whole, he takes the approach of a "redemptive hermeneutic," looking at the development of an issue (ie, slavery) throughout biblical teaching. Everyone accepts some form of progressive revelation, for instance recognizing the New Testament as interpreting the Old. The value of this that I appreciated, was that Webb does not deny the meaning of Pauline texts that limit women's roles. He places them ... Read More
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