Because of Eve: Historical and Theological Survey of the Subjugation of Women in the Christian Tradition

by Joseph E. Early, Jr.

Overview

Because of Eve is a thorough examination of how the Church and Christian men sought to define women and the roles women must play within the church, home, and society for more than two thousand years. The book examines the works of theologians, decrees of councils, canon law, statements of faith, and a myriad of other pronouncements that affected their generation--and the following generation's--beliefs concerning women. Each chapter considers the era in which these beliefs were voiced, as much of what was accepted as orthodoxy was reflected in or based on cultural beliefs.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185814949
Publisher:	Universal Publishers
Publication date:	10/15/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Early is the professor of Church History, Theology, and Ethics at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He is the author of eight books including The Life and Writings of Thomas Helwys (Mercer University Press), A Texas Baptist Power Struggle (University of North Texas Press), and an Introduction to Christian History (Broadman and Holman). He has also written two manuals and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Early is married to Tiffany and has Maltese puppies named Freddie and Knox.

Editorial Reviews

This important study surveys the roles of women, roles often assigned to them by men, through both biblical testaments and across Christian history to the contemporary church. It is a significant research resource for understanding historical, theological, spiritual and cultural interactions between males and females and the religious dogmas that influenced and divided them.

Emeritus Professor of Divinity, Wake Forest University - Bill J. Leonard

Joseph Early has meticulously researched the primary sources throughout the history of the Church to show definitively how men, for their own purposes, have used the Bible to categorize and define women. Early then goes further to show how these erroneous and unbiblical beliefs are reflected and amplified in some modern-day theologies and practices. As an observer of this six-year long research project,

Professor of Missions, Campbellsville University - Twyla K. Hernández