When women are described as “covered” this means that they are under the (male) authority of their husband (if they are married) and/or their church leader.’ Aune argues that Newfrontiers’ theology of ‘covering’ read the English legal doctrine back into 1 Corinthians 11:4-15’s comp...
The term Women’s Studies refers to research covering female existence, with women being studied both as acting subjects and described objects. Using bio-social femaleness as the main analytical category, Women’s Studies focus on human genderedness. This interaction between biologically determined sex...
Headcovering Throughout Christian HistoryDavid Phillips
Sociologist Lisa Wade of Sociological Images calls attention to Jean Kilbourne’s work on the subordination of women in the media, one way being to depict the silencing of women’s voices. “Sometimes this means actually covering a woman’s mouth (forcibly, but also playfully), other times cop...
In Campanella’s Civitas solis, however, ‘they make little use of manure in the kitchen gardens and fields, saying the seeds would rot and be short-lived, just as women who use make-up and are not beautiful through exercise have feeble children. So they do not use ‘make-up’ on the...
And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children (Matthew 15:33-36). The disciple of Jesus is winning in the Christian life and winning others to the Lord with their selfless service. Peter declares our service is connected to God’s grace. “As every man hath ...
Chanel’s timeless designs, from the iconic little black dress to the revolutionary Chanel suit, continues to resonate with women worldwide, a testament to her enduring legacy. YVES SAINT LAURENT, BETTY CATROUX AND LOULOU DE LA FALAISE Designer Yves Saint Laurent, Betty Catroux and Loulou de ...
In Russia, conservative fashion is becoming increasingly popular. Stores selling long modest dresses are popping up on the busiest streets of Moscow to accommodate women, especially Russian Christians, who want to look both modest and beautiful. Clearly,
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There is a natural rhythm of fertility and infertility in women, and eventually they become infertile. Men, on the other hand, are always fertile unless there is a serious problem with their health. Not long after this was properly understood (around the mid-1800’s) there has been an open...