The last major section of Proverbs is a poem about an excellent, noble, strong, hard-working, wise woman. And Proverbs 31:10ff is actually an acrostic. The first word of each line in this poem starts with a letter from the Hebrew alphabet and it goes in order from beginning (A aleph, א) to end (T taw, …
Gender Distinctions and Queer Theory
It is not too difficult to see in Scripture that there is a definite difference between men and women. However, the distinction is neither an ontological nor a metaphysical one. Nor is Scripture's distinction between men and women a distinction in importance or value. In Scripture we learn that both men and women are made …
Human Gender: Fixed or Fluid?
Are human genders fixed or are they fluid? Is the distinction between male and female something essential to human beings or is the distinction a product of culture or personal choice? In the United States – and other Western cultures – there has been a movement to erase gender distinctions. From gender neutral housing on …
Wives, Mothers, Women, and Theology
Some of our readers have probably heard about (or read) a new book with a very unique title: Housewife Theologian by Aimee Byrd. Now, I am not a housewife (but I do help mine with the diapers and dishes!). And I realize this book is for women. However, I thought it was worth reading and reviewing …
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