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Book Synopsis: Some Christians think Paul's reference to "saved through childbearing" in 1 Timothy 2:15 means that women are slated primarily for delivering and raising children. Alternate readings, however, sometimes fail to build on the best historical and textual evidence. Sandra Glahn thinks that we have misunderstood Paul by misunderstanding the context to which he wrote. A key to reading and applying 1 Timothy, Glahn argues, lies in getting to know a mysterious figure who haunts the letter: the goddess Artemis. Based on groundbreaking research and new data about Artemis of the Ephesians, Nobody's Mother demonstrates how better background information supports faithful interpretation. Combining spiritual autobiography with scholarly exploration, Glahn takes readers on a journey to ancient Ephesus and across early church history. Unveiling the cult of Artemis and how early Christians related to it can give us a clearer sense of the type of radical, countercultural fellowship the New Testament writers intended Christ's church to be. This book is for those who want to avoid sacrificing a high view of Scripture while working to reconcile conflicting models of God's view of women. Through the unexpected channel of Paul's advice to Timothy―and the surprising help of an ancient Greek myth―Nobody's Mother lays a biblical foundation for men and women serving side by side in the church.
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Are you tired of the traditional interpretation of women's roles in the church? Look no further. Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament challenges the conventional understanding and offers a fresh perspective. Author Sandra Glahn dives into the historical and textual evidence, debunking common misconceptions about women's purpose. With her groundbreaking research and newfound data about the goddess Artemis of the Ephesians, Glahn opens up a new world of interpretation that supports a faithful understanding.
Join Glahn on a captivating journey through ancient Ephesus and early church history. In Nobody's Mother, she unveils the fascinating cult of Artemis and showcases how early Christians interacted with it. By understanding the context and cultural dynamics, we gain insight into the radical and countercultural fellowship that the New Testament writers envisioned for Christ's church.
This book is for those who refuse to sacrifice a high view of Scripture while seeking to reconcile conflicting models of women's roles. Glahn skillfully combines her spiritual autobiography with scholarly exploration, creating a well-rounded and thought-provoking read. Through Paul's advice to Timothy and the help of an ancient Greek myth, Nobody's Mother establishes a solid biblical foundation for men and women to serve side by side in the church.
Are you ready to challenge the status quo? Discover the untold narrative of Artemis and gain a fresh perspective on women's roles in the church. Read Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament today to embark on a journey of enlightenment and understanding.
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