Image and Glory of God 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 As A Case Study In Bible, Gender And Hermeneutics

by Lakey, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780567182609
• ISBN10: 0567182606
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-13
• Publisher: Bloomsbury T & T Clark

Summary

Michael Lakey  illustrates the complexities of using biblical materials to shed light upon modern concerns.  He specifically  addresses the recent evangelical controversy regarding gender roles.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1.1 The Focus Of This Study 1.2 Approach To The Topic 1.3 The Significance Of The Study 1.4 The Development Of The Argument 2. A Survey Of The Headship Controversy And Its Background 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The Context Of The Headship Dispute 2.3 A Survey Of The Headship Dispute 2.4 Conclusion 3. Paul And The Hermeneutics Of The Gender And Trinity Debate 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Gender And Trinity Argument: Themes And Variations 3.3 The Gender And Trinity Argument: Hermeneutical Assumptions 3.4 Response: Anthropology And Epistemology In 1 And 2 Corinthians 3.5 Conclusion 4. Setting The Exegetical Context: God, Church And World In 1 Corinthians 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Previous Studies Into Paul's Use Of cosmos4.3 An Exegetical Study Of Paul's Cosmology In 1 Corinthians 4.4 Conclusion 5. God, Gender And Cosmological Language In 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Preliminary Considerations 5.3 Exposition 5.4 Discussion 5.5 Conclusion 6. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16: Hermeneutical Problems And Strategies 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Hermeneutical Problems With Ancient Texts 6.3 Hermeneutical Problems With Ancient Gender Discourses 6.4 An Examination Of Representative Interpretative Strategies 6.5 Conclusion 7. Conclusion 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Towards A Theological Hermeneutic 7.3 Towards A Reading Of The Text 7.4 Epilogue