Tag: Matthew 6

Household: Excursus on 1 Timothy (Part 2)

Oct 17, 2007

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mwkruse

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…
Theology and Economics: New Testament Implications

Apr 27, 2006

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mwkruse

in Economics, Series: Theology and Economics, Theology

The economic context of the New Testament world was very different from that of the Old Testament. During most of the Old Testament era, Israel was an agrarian society. Most of the books in the New Testament addressed urban contexts. The social stratification and economics were different as a result. (1) There were essentially two…