Women in the Church: An Interpretation and Application of 1 Timothy 2:9-15 (Third Edition)

The role of women in the church is highly debated, with Christians on all sides using Paul’s teachings in 1 Timothy to justify their positions. Now in its third edition, this classic book edited by Andreas Köstenberger and Thomas Schreiner offers a robust exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:9–15, looking at the passage’s background, syntax, grammar, and enduring significance. Featuring updated essays and fresh contributions based on the latest research―including an in-depth discussion of the meaning of the phrase “exercise authority”―this volume stands as the most comprehensive exploration of this contested passage to date.

• Now in its third edition
• Includes a new preface and a new conclusion
• Includes four updated chapters and two all-new chapters
• Includes contributions by Thomas Schreiner, Andreas Köstenberger, S. M. Baugh, Al Wolters, Robert Yarbrough, Denny Burk, Theresa Wigington Bowen, Monica Rose Brennan, Rosaria Butterfield, Gloria Furman, Mary Kassian, Tony Merida, and Trillia Newbell

Andreas J. Köstenberger (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is the theologian in residence and director of the equipping center at Fellowship Raleigh, a cofounder of Biblical Foundations, and a host at Oak Tree Cottage, a hospitality and coaching ministry to Christian leaders. He is the author, editor, or translator of over sixty books, including A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters; God, Marriage, and Family; and Invitation to Biblical Interpretation.

Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Westminster Seminary

Denny Burk (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of biblical studies at Boyce College, the undergraduate arm of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as associate pastor at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Burk edits The Journal for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood and speaks and writes extensively about gender and sexuality. He keeps a popular blog at DennyBurk.com.

Professor Emeritus of Religion, Redeemer University College; author, Creation Regained