Hansen argues against prevalent views that the unity formula employed in Gal 3.28, 1 Cor 12.13 and Col 3.11 reflects either a Hellenistic anthropology of ideal androgyny or a modern liberal conception of social equality.


Rather, Hansen contends, attention to function and context demonstrates each epistle's vision of social unity. Insights from ethnic theory elucidate how epistles characterize this unity in terms of a new social identity, and the practices warranted by that identity. Furthermore, Hansen claims that because identity construction is continual, dynamic and...

To All the Men... From the time we are born until the day we die, we each have our own path. Along this path we have choices to make. The decisions we make always have consequences that help determine our direction and our experiences. Sometimes our choices are made with the aid of good information or guidance from wise and experienced older men. With this guidance, our results are often improved and rewarding. But, much of the time we end up making choices based on a lack of information, ignorance, or even false information (lies, sometimes deliberate, but often unintentional). When this...