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by Alan G. Padgett


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What does the Bible really say about gender, the ethics of submission, and male-female roles? In this book, well-regarded theologian Alan Padgett offers a fresh approach to the debate. Through his careful interpretation of Paul's letters and broader New Testament teaching, the author shows how Christ's submission to the church models an appropriate understanding of gender roles and servant leadership. As Christ submits to the church, so all Christians must submit to, serve, and care for one another. Padgett articulates a creative approach to mutual submission and explores its practical outworking in the church today, providing biblical and ethical affirmation for equality in leadership.

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Does Christ submit to the church? Should Christians submit to one another? What about husbands and wives?

As Christ Submits to the Church offers a fresh look at the ethics of submission, gender roles, and servant leadership in the New Testament. Through his careful interpretation of Paul's letters and broader New Testament teaching, theologian Alan Padgett shows how Christ's submission to the church models an appropriate understanding of gender roles and servant leadership. As Christ submits to the church, so all Christians must submit to, serve, and care for one another. Padgett articulates a creative approach to mutual submission and explores its practical outworking in the church today, providing biblical and ethical affirmation for equality in leadership.

"Exploring critical questions regarding biblical interpretation, As Christ Submits to the Church offers a thoroughly Christian understanding of submission and service within marriage and the church. Alan Padgett opens much sky over the heads of those engaged in the evangelical conversation on gender and authority. This book is well worth our time and attention."--Mimi Haddad, president, Christians for Biblical Equality, www.cbeinternational.org

"As Christ Submits to the Church is an insightful, compelling, and much-needed work, not only on the specific issue of women in leadership but also on the distinctive nature of Christian leadership in general. Combining theological and exegetical skills, Padgett has given us a scholarly yet broadly accessible book that moves us beyond some of the impasses the discussion on this hot topic has been bogged down in. Regardless of one's stance on the women-and-leadership issue, As Christ Submits to the Church is a must-read for all who care about Christlike leadership."--Greg Boyd, coauthor, Across the Spectrum

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  • Title As Christ Submits to the Church: A Biblical Understanding of Leadership and Mutual Submission
  • Author Alan G. Padgett
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 151
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Baker Academic
  • Date 2011-08-01
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780801027000 / 0801027004
  • Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 1.27 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Religious
  • Library of Congress subjects Sex role - Biblical teaching, Servant leadership - Biblical teaching
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011005204
  • Dewey Decimal Code 220.830

About the author

Alan G. Padgett (DPhil, University of Oxford) is professor of systematic theology at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the author or coauthor of several books, including "Christianity and Western Thought" (volumes 2 and 3), "But Is It All True? The Bible and the Question of Truth," and "Science and the Study of God." His scholarship ranges over philosophy, theology and science, and New Testament studies. Padgett is also an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church.
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