THE COMPLEMENTARIAN POSITION ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE BIBLE: A DEFENSE

Authors

  • Soba Chettry
  • Mohammad Manzoor Malik

Abstract

There are two contrasting positions concerning status
of women built on Biblical verses: Egalitarians and
Complementarians. The egalitarian position asserts that
women and men are equal in all senses whereas the
complementarian position takes the view that men and
women complement one other. Therefore, both positions
have implications concerning the role of gender in society.
This article explores the passages in the Bible relevant to the
topic and how they provide a ground for both positions. The
main focus will be on the understanding and interpretation
of Bible verse (Gal 3:28). Based upon this examination, the
researcher will try to defend the Complementarian position.

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2023-04-12

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Vol. 24 No. 1 (2023): January to June 2023

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