True Complementarity
The Way of Christ for Men and Women
True Complementarity invites the reader to consider what the Bible really says about men and women in Christ.
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Andrew Bartlett (Author)
Andrew Bartlett KC began to follow Jesus as a teenager in the 1960s. After studying law at Oxford, he practised as a barrister. He has served as a Judge in the UK and now practices as an international arbitrator, deciding multinational disputes. He also has a BA in Theology (University of Gloucestershire; first class honours and Bible Society prize). Andrew has served in several churches as elder or churchwarden and is actively involved in ministry to international students. He is the author of 'Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts' (IVP, 2019). He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a little while ago and they rejoice in God's gift of three children and five grandchildren.
Andrew Bartlett KC began to follow Jesus as a teenager in the 1960s. After studying law at Oxford, he practised as a barrister. He has served as a Judge in the UK and now practices as an international arbitrator, deciding multinational disputes. He also has a BA in Theology (University of Gloucestershire; first class honours and Bible Society prize). Andrew has served in several churches as elder or churchwarden and is actively involved in ministry to international students. He is the author of 'Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts' (IVP, 2019). He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a little while ago and they rejoice in God's gift of three children and five grandchildren.
"Throughout my career, I have been thankful for Christians whom God has uniquely gifted and called to challenge flawed theological assumptions that demean, obstruct and harm women, families and communities. Andrew Bartlett is one such person. Even more noteworthy is his profound devotion to the church, which inspires his theological analysis and published works. As a writer, theologian, speaker and colleague, Andrew has been used by God to influence not only people in the pews but also theologians around the world. 'It is therefore an honour to recommend Andrew Bartlett's new book, True Complementarity. He presents a positive vision of God's purposes for men and women and shows how complementarian interpretations add to God's word what is not there. 'As even the United Nations rightly observed, faith leaders are a powerful force in empowering women, who in turn strengthen families and communities..."
"Andrew Bartlett's 2019 book Men and Women in Christ set a high standard in the handling of Scripture. The "devastating thoroughness" and "rigorous scrutiny" which I commended then continues now in a deeper and wider study that listens to many more voices, both contemporary and historical. There is much new material, including Chapter 31, which addresses the differences between the complementarian - mutualist debate and the debate over same-sex unions. This is required reading for anyone who assumes some easy equivalence. I was reminded of Paul taking every thought captive to obeying Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Andrew's evident desire and my hope, like that of the apostle, is that this book, by taking us back to Scripture, will bring us more into conformity with Christ - not tearing down his body but building it up."
"Few scholars are better equipped to navigate this debate than Andrew Bartlett. Having already earned the respect of readers for his careful handling of Scripture, Bartlett brings again to this work a rare qualification: the disciplined judgment of an international arbitrator, entrusted with resolving multinational disputes worth billions of dollars. He weighs evidence fairly, distinguishes strong arguments from weak ones and refuses easy conclusions... 'Bartlett combines meticulous biblical scholarship, an extraordinary command of the history of interpretation, wide engagement with contemporary voices and analytical precision. This unique combination enables him to assess competing interpretations with exceptional clarity - and to produce one of the most comprehensive and rigorous studies yet seen on the vital and life-enhancing topic of what Scripture teaches about the way of Christ for men and women..."
"Don't be intimidated by the length - Andrew's book is thorough in its research, accessibly written, and highly readable."
About
Andrew Bartlett's debut theological work, 'Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts' landed like a bomb in the evangelical debate on gender 'roles'. Reviews from both sides of an entrenched disagreement ranged from defensively ignoring his main points, to strongly affirming the value in his careful, measured and even-handed approach.
Bartlett was invited to speak on the topic of this book in the USA at the Evangelical Theological Society (in a packed debate with Tom Schreiner), at Christians for Biblical Equality's International conferences, and in other countries.
In this magisterial new book, Bartlett takes the discussion wider and deeper, engaging with more voices, both historical and contemporary. Seeking to be rigorously biblical, he argues that on crucial points 'complementarian' teachings add to God's word. He challenges some cherished assumptions on both sides of the debate and sets out a mutualist position. Doing much more than updating his first book, True Complementarity includes examination of:
- The teaching of Jesus on women and apostles.
- Historical interpretations of the key passages.
- Whether egalitarianism is a 'slippery slope'.
- Issues of authorship and hermeneutics pertinent to the debate.
He provides a new and thorough engagement with 1 Timothy 2:9-15.
True Complementarity invites the reader to consider what the Bible really says about the way of Christ for men and women. It builds greater confidence in distinguishing between commands of God and traditions of men. It is sure to reset the discussion.
Bartlett was invited to speak on the topic of this book in the USA at the Evangelical Theological Society (in a packed debate with Tom Schreiner), at Christians for Biblical Equality's International conferences, and in other countries.
In this magisterial new book, Bartlett takes the discussion wider and deeper, engaging with more voices, both historical and contemporary. Seeking to be rigorously biblical, he argues that on crucial points 'complementarian' teachings add to God's word. He challenges some cherished assumptions on both sides of the debate and sets out a mutualist position. Doing much more than updating his first book, True Complementarity includes examination of:
- The teaching of Jesus on women and apostles.
- Historical interpretations of the key passages.
- Whether egalitarianism is a 'slippery slope'.
- Issues of authorship and hermeneutics pertinent to the debate.
He provides a new and thorough engagement with 1 Timothy 2:9-15.
True Complementarity invites the reader to consider what the Bible really says about the way of Christ for men and women. It builds greater confidence in distinguishing between commands of God and traditions of men. It is sure to reset the discussion.
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Andrew Bartlett (Author)
Andrew Bartlett KC began to follow Jesus as a teenager in the 1960s. After studying law at Oxford, he practised as a barrister. He has served as a Judge in the UK and now practices as an international arbitrator, deciding multinational disputes. He also has a BA in Theology (University of Gloucestershire; first class honours and Bible Society prize). Andrew has served in several churches as elder or churchwarden and is actively involved in ministry to international students. He is the author of 'Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts' (IVP, 2019). He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a little while ago and they rejoice in God's gift of three children and five grandchildren.
Andrew Bartlett KC began to follow Jesus as a teenager in the 1960s. After studying law at Oxford, he practised as a barrister. He has served as a Judge in the UK and now practices as an international arbitrator, deciding multinational disputes. He also has a BA in Theology (University of Gloucestershire; first class honours and Bible Society prize). Andrew has served in several churches as elder or churchwarden and is actively involved in ministry to international students. He is the author of 'Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts' (IVP, 2019). He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a little while ago and they rejoice in God's gift of three children and five grandchildren.
Reviews
"Throughout my career, I have been thankful for Christians whom God has uniquely gifted and called to challenge flawed theological assumptions that demean, obstruct and harm women, families and communities. Andrew Bartlett is one such person. Even more noteworthy is his profound devotion to the church, which inspires his theological analysis and published works. As a writer, theologian, speaker and colleague, Andrew has been used by God to influence not only people in the pews but also theologians around the world. 'It is therefore an honour to recommend Andrew Bartlett's new book, True Complementarity. He presents a positive vision of God's purposes for men and women and shows how complementarian interpretations add to God's word what is not there. 'As even the United Nations rightly observed, faith leaders are a powerful force in empowering women, who in turn strengthen families and communities..."
"Andrew Bartlett's 2019 book Men and Women in Christ set a high standard in the handling of Scripture. The "devastating thoroughness" and "rigorous scrutiny" which I commended then continues now in a deeper and wider study that listens to many more voices, both contemporary and historical. There is much new material, including Chapter 31, which addresses the differences between the complementarian - mutualist debate and the debate over same-sex unions. This is required reading for anyone who assumes some easy equivalence. I was reminded of Paul taking every thought captive to obeying Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Andrew's evident desire and my hope, like that of the apostle, is that this book, by taking us back to Scripture, will bring us more into conformity with Christ - not tearing down his body but building it up."
"Few scholars are better equipped to navigate this debate than Andrew Bartlett. Having already earned the respect of readers for his careful handling of Scripture, Bartlett brings again to this work a rare qualification: the disciplined judgment of an international arbitrator, entrusted with resolving multinational disputes worth billions of dollars. He weighs evidence fairly, distinguishes strong arguments from weak ones and refuses easy conclusions... 'Bartlett combines meticulous biblical scholarship, an extraordinary command of the history of interpretation, wide engagement with contemporary voices and analytical precision. This unique combination enables him to assess competing interpretations with exceptional clarity - and to produce one of the most comprehensive and rigorous studies yet seen on the vital and life-enhancing topic of what Scripture teaches about the way of Christ for men and women..."
"Don't be intimidated by the length - Andrew's book is thorough in its research, accessibly written, and highly readable."
Bartlett was invited to speak on the topic of this book in the USA at the Evangelical Theological Society (in a packed debate with Tom Schreiner), at Christians for Biblical Equality's International conferences, and in other countries.
In this magisterial new book, Bartlett takes the discussion wider and deeper, engaging with more voices, both historical and contemporary. Seeking to be rigorously biblical, he argues that on crucial points 'complementarian' teachings add to God's word. He challenges some cherished assumptions on both sides of the debate and sets out a mutualist position. Doing much more than updating his first book, True Complementarity includes examination of:
- The teaching of Jesus on women and apostles.
- Historical interpretations of the key passages.
- Whether egalitarianism is a 'slippery slope'.
- Issues of authorship and hermeneutics pertinent to the debate.
He provides a new and thorough engagement with 1 Timothy 2:9-15.
True Complementarity invites the reader to consider what the Bible really says about the way of Christ for men and women. It builds greater confidence in distinguishing between commands of God and traditions of men. It is sure to reset the discussion.