b'On PurposeUnderstanding Gods Freedom for Women Through ScriptureJulie Zine ColemanClear, exegetical teaching on the passages of Scripture traditionally used to limit womens rolesM any Christian women are torn between how the church hastaughttraditionalgenderrolesandthelibertythey see secular society a\x1ford to women. But what if the churchs conventional teachings on the place of women arent really biblical at all?On Purpose is a serious study on the verses in the Bible that have o\x1een been interpreted to de\x1dne the role of women in the church, at home, and in the workplace. Each chapter focuses on a single passage, considering what it meant to the original recip-ients, understanding each authors intent, and applying its true meaningintodaysculturalsetting.Witheachchapter,Julie Coleman thoroughly reveals how the timeless principles in the Bible actually teach freedom for women. In fact, when rightly understood, these verses challenge believers to rethink a womans role,especiallywherepreviouslyunderstoodlimitationsmay hinderwhatGodintendsforthechurch.\x1croughScripture, Coleman reveals that men and women should be working side by side for the advancement of the kingdom of God.Written without anger or judgment, and with no agenda but to delve deep into the Bible, On Purpose is an enlightening study o\x1fering a truly scriptural perspective. Julie Zine Coleman is managing editor for Arise Daily Devotion-als and a longtime writer and speaker. She holds a masters in bib-lical studies from Capital Bible Seminary, and her previous books include Unexpected Love: Gods Heart Revealed \x1frough Jesus Conversations with Women. Julie lives near Annapolis, Maryland, where she and her husband, Steve, raised four children.RELATED TITLESUNIQUE SELLING POINTS Designed for group study, including978-0-8254-4707-5$17.99discussion questions, practical applica- Paperback5.5 x 8.5208 pagestion, and leaders materials RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies Scholarly content, yet accessible toKregel PublicationsRights: Worldbelievers February 22, 2022 Keys into current sentiments inspired Vindicating the Vixens The Liberating Truth by women such as Tara Beth Leach, 978-0-8254-4413-5$22.99 978-0-8572-1019-7$12.99 Katia Adams, and Beth Moorewww.kregel.com 3'