Choosing the Better Part?: Women in the Gospel of Luke

Rating:
Summary: Must read for students of Luke's Gospel
Review: In the first chapter, Reid contends that "this book aims to show that there is more than one way to read the biblical tradition and that it matters vitally how one reads." She goes on state that her hope is that the book will help those "who preach and teach the Scriptures, to do so in a way that will promote a Church of equal disciples, where gender differences would no longer determine a ministerial roles." These are worthy goals and Reid is successful in meeting them. She has an excellent introduction in the first chapter which includes clear and readable explanations of contemporary forms of biblical criticism. I now understand Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza much better! - thanks to Reid. In chapter three Reid gives a thorough analysis of women's participation in the various forms of discipleship which is very helpful. The rest of the book includes her commentary on the women who appear in Luke's Gospel - both as characters and in Jesus' teaching. I found this book to be a good balance to Jane Schaberg's comments in The Women's Bible Commentary. I recommend this book as a must for all preachers, Bible teachers, and other serious students of the Gospel of Luke.

Rating:
Summary: Must read for students of Luke's Gospel
Review: In the first chapter, Reid contends that "this book aims to show that there is more than one way to read the biblical tradition and that it matters vitally how one reads." She goes on state that her hope is that the book will help those "who preach and teach the Scriptures, to do so in a way that will promote a Church of equal disciples, where gender differences would no longer determine a ministerial roles." These are worthy goals and Reid is successful in meeting them. She has an excellent introduction in the first chapter which includes clear and readable explanations of contemporary forms of biblical criticism. I now understand Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza much better! - thanks to Reid. In chapter three Reid gives a thorough analysis of women's participation in the various forms of discipleship which is very helpful. The rest of the book includes her commentary on the women who appear in Luke's Gospel - both as characters and in Jesus' teaching. I found this book to be a good balance to Jane Schaberg's comments in The Women's Bible Commentary. I recommend this book as a must for all preachers, Bible teachers, and other serious students of the Gospel of Luke.