Who Says, Women Can't Lead?
by James Rondinone
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Pub Date Dec 12 2020 | Archive Date Feb 01 2021
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Description
This book is about a biblical topic that is probably as controversial now as it was when Christ walked the earth.
What it has to do with is whether a woman can be called by God to any of the leadership positions in the church.
The traditional perspective that a woman is to be subservient to church authority; to her husband in the home; and the conjecture to males in the leadership positions of society has permeated culture for thousands of years.
I believe there is a worldwide audience of men and women in church, the political realm, and the home that would be interested in finding out if there is an alternative view to this biblical perception that would present a convincing case by providing both circumstantial and direct scriptural evidence that would support a women’s ordination in the church, her rightful place in the home, and her capacity to assume leadership roles that have for so long been against cultural norms.
Could an argument be made that might support such by providing both circumstantial and direct Bible scriptural evidence?
Join me in the search for the truth in this matter.
We will begin a thorough study by looking at those Jews who were called to the service of the priesthood, followed by some of the other positions of leadership such as Judges, Kings, and Prophets of the Old Testament, and ending with looking at those who were called to the leadership offices of the New Testament church, while including all that is in between.
In connection with this, we will revisit the many reasons that have been used in the past to support the conjecture that only males are called, such as Adam being created first by God; Eve being formed from his rib and being made to be his help meet; the husband designated as the head of the home; Jesus only appointing males to be his disciples and the slogan that this is the way it has always been.
You’ll find this study enlightening, thought-provoking, and with the presentation of earth-shattering direct evidence that will turn traditional views about this subject on their head.
Advance Praise
I truly enjoyed this book as my own sensibilities are in line with the author's ideas of equality. Balancing scripture against the cultural norms of the time, the author presents a convincing case for supporting a woman’s capacity to assume leadership roles in the church. He also challenges preconceived notions of female subservience, as previously interpreted in the letters of Paul. The evidence supports the thesis presented at the beginning of the book, that as long as one is Spirit-filled, whether man or woman, one could assume a leadership position.
I am pleased to award Who Says Women Can't Lead? four out of four stars. I found only one typo, and, as expected, there is no profanity. I highly recommend this short yet beautifully written book for Christians and non-Christians interested in examining the differences between the formations of the church and its current incarnation. I believe it's time for women to assume more active and challenging roles not only in religious but also in secular organizations. If you feel the same, you will immensely enjoy Who Says Women Can't Lead?.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798580983127 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Henk-Jan v, Reviewer
The traditional point of view regarding gender-specific leadership in Christian churches is easy to uphold. Emphasize that men are appointed to head their women and families, and women should be submissive. In the 21st century, some churches go further to silence women completely, where many others implicitly give more room to female leadership, not only in Sunday school classes or youth groups but also as a speaker in the pulpit or pastor leading a local congregation. Seminaries and theological faculties are open to women not to waste their education, talents, and gifts. But what does the Bible actually say about female leadership? Is mainstream Christianity built on a selection of Scripture?
James Rondinone, yes, a male leader, took the brave steps to search for every example in the Bible regarding priests, prophets, and kings in the Old Testament, and the office of prophet, apostle, evangelist, shepherd, and teacher in Pauline writings. Are interesting examples of women taking the lead or the proverbial microphone, alternative translation, direct Scripture, and circumstantial evidence sufficient to make the case for female leadership?
Thanks to the author to dare to undertake this quest in Who Says, Women Can't Lead? instead of leaving everything as it is. Hopefully, more church leaders do the same and only then conclude to keep or open up their offices and welcome females into their ranks.
