Document Type
Religion and Philosophy
Abstract
This research seeks to understand the meaning behind Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 14:31-35. Paul's direct command, "women should keep silent," seems quite clear on paper, but more context is needed when contemporary churches decide how to apply these words. This article examines three theories: the passage being a rebuttal, the passage being an interpolation, and the passage having significant cultural context. After reviewing the three theories, the proposed interpretation is that Paul's command was to a specific people in one particular cultural context, not a universal command for all churches of all generations.
Recommended Citation
Davenport, Charles
(2023)
"Women In Silence: Paul's Words about Disruptive Women in Church Gatherings,"
Global Tides: Vol. 17, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/globaltides/vol17/iss1/1
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