Is the Bible Sexist?
Overview
In Is the Bible Sexist?, Donald Bloesch breaks through the ideological polarization on the issues of male and female relations, while offering an alternative that is grounded solidly in the heritage of biblical faith.
For more by Donald G. Bloesch, see Select Works of Donald G. Bloesch (9 vols.).
Key Features
- Examines male and female relations in the Bible
- Discusses biblical concerns and ideologies for women
A rich and sensitive critique of the feminist program for change . . . . His case against revising the traditional language about God and his presentation of a biblical alternative to both feminism and secular patriarchy are two real contributions of this work.
—Paul Vitz, associate professor of psychology, New York University
I am enthusiastic about this book: it is sane and sensitive to women’s concerns, as well as fair and faithful in theological orientation. It deserves the widest circulation.
—Bruce M. Metzger, professor of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary
About Donald G. Bloesch
Donald G. Bloesch is professor of theology emeritus at Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Bloesch was educated at the University of Chicago, Oxford University, University of Tubingen, and Basel University, where he studied under Karl Barth.
He has written numerous books, including Faith and Its Counterfeits, Evangelical Theology in Transition, Essentials of Evangelical Theology, The Future of Evangelical Christianity, The Struggle of Prayer and Freedom for Obedience. He is also a past president of the Midwest Division of the American Theological Society.
Reviews
1 rating
Glenn Crouch
7/3/2017
In this short book, Bloesch not only covers both Feminism and Patriarchalism (and various levels of these). but he also discusses marriage, celibacy, leadership, equality, the Trinity, subordination / superordination, ordination of women, and much more. As in the past, I find Bloesch easy to read - and that he not only challenges me - but he often puts into much better words ideas / approaches that I already have. I really do like the biblical / covenantal approach to the relationship between men and women that he argues for in opposition to both Patriarchal and Feminist models. An excellent read, and strongly recommended to those involved in Christian Leadership.