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A concise, updated summary of top Bible scholars on male/female leadership, focusing on facts rather than theories and leaving conclusions to the reader. Includes a fascinating look at ancient texts, Bible translations through the centuries, and early church actions on women leaders. Academically sound but written for the average reader. A quick read of about three hours, backed up with references to more than 100 leading scholars.

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"""SUPERBLY CONCISE. An impressive short book by a Lausanne Movement colleague who has researched, taught, and written on this topic for years."" --Christopher Wright, global ambassador, Langham Partnership ""A MASTERPIECE. Succinct yet filled with information, reasoned yet inspiring, easy to read yet scholarly. I learned something new in every chapter."" --Ellen Duffield, Briercrest Seminary, Canada ""FASCINATING. Reads at times like an Indiana Jones movie. And so clear, concise, and easy to follow."" --Andrew Alden, Gen-Y entrepreneur"

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Jane L. Crane has been a local and international leader in respected Christian movements, taught from this book topic on five continents, and been published on it since 2005. She holds a Master's degree, was trained in doctoral-level research through the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, and is gifted at making complex information concise and interesting. James D. SMith III (foreword) holds a ThD in church history from Harvard University, an MDiv from Bethel Seminary, has taught at the seminary level since 1988, and continues in pastoral ministry in San Diego, California.

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