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A Biblical and Historical Reflection on the Theology of Ordination and Whether Women May be Ordained as Ministers in the Seventh-day Adventist Church

avondale-bepress.context-key7347715
avondale-bepress.submission-paththeo_chapters/64
avondale.affiliateTasker, David
avondale.departmentScripture, Spirituality and Society Research Centre
avondale.facultyTheology
avondale.reporting.isPeerReviewedPeer Reviewed
avondale.reporting.versionPublished Version
dc.contributor.authorTasker, David
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:23:04Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:23:04Z
dc.date.issued2015-01-01
dc.date.submitted2015-07-21T01:56:06Z
dc.description.abstract<p>The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has tried on at least five previous occasions to resolve the issue of whether or not to ordain women ministers. Opposing sides use the same passages of Scripture, demonstrating convincingly that there are more layers to this issue than many care to admit. The chapter explores some of these layers, including historical roots for current practice, a review of the biblical practice of installing leaders, and how various models of Church determine ministry functions. Finally, an evaluation of the reasons given to prevent modern women from following in their steps.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Tasker, D. (2015). A biblical and historical reflection on the theology of ordination and whether women may be ordained as ministers in the Seventh-day Adventist church. In G. Humble, & R. McIver (Eds.), <em>South Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological and historical studies in an Adventist context</em> (pp. 26-43). Cooranbong, Australia : Avondale Academic Press.</p>
dc.identifier.isbn9780958159128
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/1897/07347715
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.provenance<p>This book chapter was originally published as:</p> <p>Tasker, D. (2015). A biblical and historical reflection on the theology of ordination and whether women may be ordained as ministers in the Seventh-day Adventist church. In G. Humble, & R. McIver (Eds.), <em>South Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological and historical studies in an Adventist context</em> (pp. 26-43). Cooranbong, Australia: Avondale Academic Press.</p> <p>ISBN: 9780958159128</p>
dc.relation.ispartofSouth Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological and historical studies in an Adventist context pp. 26-43
dc.rights<p>Used by permission: the author and Avondale Academic Press.</p> <p>Staff and students of Avondale College may access <em>South Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological and historical studies in an Adventist context</em> from Avondale College library (262.146732 H88).</p> <p><em>South Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological and historical studies in an Adventist context</em> book may be accessed from the publisher <a href="http://www.avondale.edu.au/research
dc.subjectordination
dc.subjectwomen ministers
dc.subjectSeventh-day Adventist Church
dc.subjecthistorical roots
dc.subjectcurrent practice
dc.titleA Biblical and Historical Reflection on the Theology of Ordination and Whether Women May be Ordained as Ministers in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
dc.typeBook Chapter

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