MEN AND WOMEN IN THE HOUSE(HOLD) OF GOD. CHRYSOSTOM’S HOMILIES ON 1 TIM 2,8-15

Chrysostom dedicates two homilies to the discussion of male and female deportment at worship and to gender roles, as described in 1 Tim 2,8-15. The author shares many of the ancient views on social roles, on the hierarchy of marital relations, as well as preconceptions regarding women’s alleged weak...

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Main Author: Zamfir, Korinna 1966- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: CEEOL 2008
In: Sacra scripta
Year: 2008, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Pages: 144-164
Further subjects:B Pastoral Epistles
B Worship
B Education
B John Chrysostom
B Gender Roles
B creation and fall
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Summary:Chrysostom dedicates two homilies to the discussion of male and female deportment at worship and to gender roles, as described in 1 Tim 2,8-15. The author shares many of the ancient views on social roles, on the hierarchy of marital relations, as well as preconceptions regarding women’s alleged weakness, deceiving and gullible nature. Yet, his view is nuanced insofar as he also admits women’s major role in the moral education of their children. Education becomes a major focus in the second homily, where men are also demanded to become more engaged in this task. Common ancient double standards on sexual morality are also challenged. The analysis focuses on Chrysostom’s exegesis, his patterns of thought, on some difficult textual matters, as well as on the social context of these homilies.
Contains:Enthalten in: Universitatea Babeş-Bolyai. Centrul de Studii Biblice, Sacra scripta