Saved through Childbearing? 1 Timothy 2:15 as a Hermeneutical Caveat

Paul’s infamous statement in 1 Tim 2:15 about being "saved through child- bearing" is as universally recognized as it is exegetically difficult. Similarly, the need for biblical theology to rest on texts that invite, rather than defy, under- standing is also widely affirmed. Regrettably, P...

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Main Author: Miller, Jeff ca. 21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2017
In: Stone-Campbell journal
Year: 2017, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 215-227
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Paul’s infamous statement in 1 Tim 2:15 about being "saved through child- bearing" is as universally recognized as it is exegetically difficult. Similarly, the need for biblical theology to rest on texts that invite, rather than defy, under- standing is also widely affirmed. Regrettably, Paul’s prior statement in 1 Tim 2:13-14 ("Adam was formed first, then Eve. . . ."), though also quite difficult, is regularly cited as a pillar of complementarian theology. Interpreters would do well to approach such texts with humility rather than dogmatism.
ISSN:1097-6566
Contains:Enthalten in: Stone-Campbell journal