The deutero-Pauline author advocated for men in leadership roles and women in subservient positions. He explicitly states, “I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent” (1 Tim 2:12). This is representative of the domestic order of Roman times. He alludes to Genesis 2-3 and links… Continue reading →
Acts 2 begins with the day of Pentecost, the celebration of the spring barley harvest. When the twelve apostles gathered in a house, the Holy Spirit rushed in like a wind and tongues of fire rested on them; as a result, they were given the ability to speak other languages. By acquiring this ability, they… Continue reading →
Matthew 16:13-20 revised Mark 8:27-30 by increasing the amount of messianic imagery and overtones and inserting a few verses where Jesus instructs Peter on the founding of his church (he will be the “rock” of the church). He endows Peter with the authority (“keys”) to regulate what is allowed and prohibited in the church, in… Continue reading →
