1 Corinthians 11 – Kruse Kronicle

Head of a Family

Jun 2, 2008

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Better Bibles Blog: Head of a Family Suzanne McCarthy Up until now I have always thought that it was best to translate κεφαλη kephale in 1 Cor. 11 as "head" by default. I still think this is likely the only solution, but I am not happy with the conclusions drawn from this translation. In fact, "head…

Household: Excursus on 1 Timothy (Part 2)

Oct 17, 2007

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in Culture, Gender and Sex, History, Series: Household of God, Sociology, Theology

The eight verses in 1 Timothy 2:8-15 are among some of the most controversial in the Bible. 1 Timothy 2:8-15 8 I desire, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument; 9 also that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not…

Household: Synopsis of the “Head” Metaphor in the New Testament

Oct 5, 2007

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in Culture, History, Series: Household of God, Sociology, Theology

We are about ready to turn to the household code in Ephesians. But before I go there in the next post, I want to summarize what we have learned about the "head" (kephale) metaphor over the past week and set the stage. I wrote a week ago: I believe there are three ways the metaphor…

Household: Household Code Lost in Translation: Kephale

Sep 18, 2007

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in Culture, History, Series: Household of God, Sociology, Theology

We have now examined the household codes in 1 Peter and Titus. It is time to turn to the household codes presented in Ephesians and Colossians. These codes present a major challenge because of a one-word metaphor: kephale, meaning "head." The word is used several times in the New Testament, and most instances refer to…

Adam as head of the family

Nov 21, 2006

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in Gender and Sex, Theology

From Women in Ministry (Cheryl Schatz): Adam as head of the family It is common for hierarchists to say that Adam was Eve’s head not because he was her source, but because he had an authority over her. While the teaching that Adam was Eve’s ruler before the fall of man is unsubstantiated, the fact…

Tag: 1 Corinthians 11

Head of a Family

Household: Excursus on 1 Timothy (Part 2)

Household: Synopsis of the “Head” Metaphor in the New Testament

Household: Household Code Lost in Translation: Kephale

Adam as head of the family