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In the Spirit We're Equal: The Spirit, the Bible, and Women a Revival Perspective

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This book corrects a male-imposed interpretation of the bible by going back to the Greek and Hebrew and re-visiting what was really being said in certain scriptures by taking into account the context of the time, number of times a word/phrase is used, etc. All done in a proper, scholarly way. You can clearly see where the English translations are a little off after reviewing the Hebrew and Greek. Women should be encouraged to pursue a pastorate with all confidence from scripture after reading this and both men and women will be able to more accurately read their bible and not mis-quote scripture out of context or meaning.

Sue Hyatt's book brings up an interesting question, "how did Jesus treat women?" I especially recommend this book for those studying revival, as Sue points out, women were always at the forefront of revival. This book will help to expose any prejudice, bias or pre-conceived idea that you may have unintentionally developed during your Christian walk. It presents Biblical Truth but is very readable and will lead you to examine the Bible for yourself. Sue's book is written from a Spirit-oriented persective and will encourage all those who have a call of God in their life. It will bring healing to many who have been hurt when questioned with doubts regarding their call. Revival will require every believer to be confident that God is the one who has called them to a divine purpose.

Susan Hyatt presents a very thorough work on the position of women in the church. When I pick this book up, I am immediately drawn into it. The research done is complete and very convincing.

Susan tackles this subject from many different angles, beginning with Jesus' treatment of women. Our Lord Himself was indeed a friend of women, often behaving in ways that were contrary to the traditions of His day. Following Jesus' example, the early church also embraced women as an integral part of the body of Christ, and treated them as equals.

Then she shows how the beliefs concerning women in modern Christianity evolved (they did not come from Jesus or the early church!) Furthermore there is included wonderful reports on how God has used women all throughout church history.

As a man, I would say that this is an extremely important work to read for those of us who want to be free of the insecurities which lock us into ungodly mindsets about women. Also, a good study book with interesting clips of church history.

Susan Hyatt assumes what she claims, stating so herself, then emboldens those who presume as she does. She does present a deep-dive into very selective historical movements that favor her position, and makes some interesting observations which I find worthy of additional research. Yet I find that she openly neglects to undertake any thorough treatment of relevant Biblical texts in her work. I find it subtly dishonest and imbalanced.

IMHO, if you already have your mind made up and don't want to be confused by relvant facts, or if you simply want to consider sundry arguements proposed by evangelical feminists for more breadth in relevant discussions, this book is for you.

Tim Hayes; www.ableever.net.