Description:
If God spoke through women then, what does that say about women's voices now?
New Testament scholar Nijay K. Gupta invites readers to rediscover the women prophets who served as powerful messengers of God's revelation throughout biblical history. This accessible work highlights biblical women who received direct authority and empowerment from God, speaking on behalf of God without needing male commissioning or approval.
Through careful biblical analysis, Gupta explores the scriptural accounts of women called by God including Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Hannah, Sarah, Abigail, Esther, Elizabeth, Mary the mother of Jesus, Anna, Philip's daughters, and the prophets of Corinth.
This book contextualizes ancient prophecy within its historical framework while drawing implications for women's roles in today's church. If God ordained women as conduits of His revelation and power in biblical times, what does this reveal about how he views women's identity and agency today?
What you'll discover in God Spoke Through Her:
- In-depth study of women who prophesied in both the Old and New Testaments
- Clarification of the nature of biblical prophecy and the functions of both female and male prophets throughout the Bible
- Insights for understanding women's leadership in God's plan throughout history and for today
From the author of Tell Her Story, this book is ideal for those interested in biblical studies, theology, ministry, or gender studies and for anyone seeking deeper understanding of women's calling in Scripture. Discover how God spoke through women in the Bible and how he continues to speak through women today.
Brief description:
Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, University of Durham) serves as Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. Gupta has published over twenty books, including the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (2nd ed., coeditor), several Bible commentaries, and award-winning titles such as Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church and Strange Religion. He also serves as a senior translator for the New Living Translation.
Review Quotes:
"There's no way to express the sheer importance of this book for the church. Nijay Gupta's scrupulous and incisive biblical and theological eyes have brought to the surface God's heart: Women matter, they should teach, and the church should listen. This book is not some tired reflection of a church chasing trends or seeking likes--no, it is a call to return to Scripture alone! The sad irony remains how many Christians gladly worship the Son of God who came through a woman yet ask her not to teach us anything about him. No. Christ not only came through a woman; God wants to speak through her today."
--A.J. Swoboda, associate professor of Bible and theology at Bushnell University, pastor of Faith Center, and author of Slow Theology