BOOK REVIEW: Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood by John Piper & Wayne Grudem, eds.

Rebekah's book review

At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for, and protect women in ways appropriate to a man’s differing relationships.  At the heart of mature femininity is a freeing disposition to affirm, receive, and nurture strength and leadership from worthy men in ways appropriate to a woman’s differing relationships.

This is the main premise and definition of the book.  Excellent!  It is a much-needed comprehensive book outlining the nature and roles of men and women from a Biblical perspective.  Be warned that it is not light reading.  The book begins by examining all controversial Scripture passages, not just some, in a scholarly and detailed fashion including Genesis 1-3, 1 Corinthians 11:2-16; 14:33-36; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 5:21-33; Colossians 3:18-19; 1 Timothy 3:11-15; 1 Peter 3:1-7 and others.  Those chapters were helpful, educational, and encouraging.