Slavery, Sabbath, War & Women: Case Issues in Biblical Interpretation

by Willard M. Swartley

Overview

The Bible appears to give mixed and even conflicting signals on the four case issues of slavery, Sabbath, war, and women. New Testament scholar Willard Swartley seeks to identify the difficulties surrounding these discussions and clarify basic learnings in biblical interperation in a spirit of unity and dialogue. As a predecessor to his 2003 publication, Homosexuality, this book rounds out a thorough spirit-filled discussion of some of the most contentious and sensitive issues facing the church today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780836197808
Publisher:	MennoMedia
Publication date:	05/07/1983
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	719,967
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Willard M. Swartley is professor emeritus of New Testament at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. He has served as dean of the seminary and director of the Institute of Mennonite Studies, and New Testament editor of the Believers Church Bible Commentary series. Among other titles he is author of Homosexuality: Biblical Interpretation and Moral Discernment, and Send Forth Your Light.

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Endorsement

"Swartley takes seriously the diversity of Scripture, its varied historical contexts, and its location within the life of believing communities. Clearly written, the book can be used with profit by students, teachers, ministers, and lay people." —Phyllis Trible, Union Theological Seminary