Authority from the man? I mean, doesn't it just make sense that the wisest person should be the one in charge of things?
2007-12-04 10:22:51 · 8 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Donald, could you please show me where you got this information; I would like to research it. What you've said is very interesting to me.
2007-12-04 11:35:32 · update #1
Sexism. The bible was written by men, and placed all power in men.
2007-12-04 11:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by justme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wealth of evidence shows that the Pastoral Epistles attributed to Paul were pseudepigraphies, documents written by someone else (long after Paul's death) but using Paul's name to impart greater authority to the content.
1 Timothy not only presents a view of women inconsistent with those earlier letters for which authorship is not contested (where he honors a number of women for their teaching an ministry), but the Pastoral Epistles also describe heresies and church organizations that did not exist in Paul's day. They also use vocabulary inconsistent with Paul's style or his time.
2007-12-04 10:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Donald J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom is not a Man nor a Woman, Solomon was speaking in metaphors and describes many things with describing it as feminen or animal like. Just as
Here is the definition of a proverb
used with a singular verb) a book of the Bible, containing the sayings of sages. Abbreviation: Prov.
and a Sage is
profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom.
2. someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience.
–adjective 3. wise, judicious, or prudent: sage advice.
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
This is not saying Wisdom is a Woman. But describing wisdom to be as precious like a Woman.
2007-12-04 10:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Proverbs was not written by Paul. It is like comparing apples to oranges. You just need to get a better understanding of the Scriptures.
2007-12-04 10:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by onefinefeller 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The christian religion has traditionally been against wisdom and knowledge. The bible was also written by sexists.
2007-12-04 10:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by Jakero Evigh 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe it was Saul/Paul who instituted that women should have "no voice" when it comes to church matters, according to his letters.
It's up to you to listen to Saul/Paul or not. I don't.
Peace be with you.
2007-12-04 10:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even tho Paul was a Christian i figure he was not romantic at all...im sure many have figured this out...im glad i have an INteresting man.. it was an oldfashioned world..
2007-12-04 10:26:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel no one has to be in charge.
2007-12-04 10:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋