The Bible appears to give mixed and even conflicting signals on four contentious issues: slavery, the Sabbath, war, and God’s charge for women. In Slavery, Sabbath, War, and Women, New Testament scholar Willard Swartley seeks, in a spirit of unity and dialogue, to clarify the interpretive difficulties surrounding these topics. A predecessor to his 2003 publication, Homosexuality, this book presents a thorough, spirit-filled discussion of some of the most nuanced and sensitive issues facing the church today.
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This book admirably demonstrates the importance of hermeneutical issues by grounding them concretely in four practical areas of biblical interpretation. This book contributes positively to the ongoing hermeneutical discussion.
—Anthony Thiselton, University of Sheffield
In a fair and judicious manner the author presents the problems of the role of the Bible in dispute over important theological questions. The serious student will find here a powerful stimulus toward clarification and critical examination of the principles and methods of interpretation he or she uses.
—Paul D. Hanson, Harvard School of Divinity
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