Is it appropriate for a man to read a theological book written by a woman? Is a husband supposed to control his wife so she won’t dominate him? Is a wife’s chief purpose to help her husband achieve his goals? Should a woman earn a college degree, work outside the home, or be in a position of authority in a mixed workplace? Why are we asking these questions? Theologically conservative Christians want to embrace a biblical understanding of women and men, but the beliefs of Greeks, Romans, and Victorians have had undue influence on contemporary teaching. Damaging ideas and a narrow focus have created confusion for men and women alike. Rachel Green Miller believes that the dynamics of authority and submission are part of the biblical picture―but they aren’t the whole picture. As she examines and corrects conservative teaching on gender, she draws out equally important themes in Scripture that will strengthen our relationship as co-laborers in the kingdom of God. Beyond Authority and Submission is a fascinating and eye-opening look at womanhood and the extent to which historical tradition, rather than the Bible, has defined what Christians believe about womanhood. This book will encourage readers to be Bereans―to turn to Scripture as their sole authority. May Rachel's book serve to bring more unity in marriages and the church as we seek to co-labor with one another for the good of the gospel and the building up of Christ's church. -- Christina Fox, Speaker; Author, Sufficient Hope: Gospel Meditations and Prayers for Moms; Content Editor, enCourage Rachel Miller has written an excellent book on men and women that honors the Bible's position while avoiding extremes. Highly recommended! -- Todd S. Bordow, Pastor, Cornerstone Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Houston; Author, What Did Jesus Really Say about Divorce? The debate that rages about men and women is full of history, rhetoric, and labels. Rachel Miller takes us on a remarkable journey that navigates us away from the hyperbole and man-made traditions and sets our feet solidly on the Scriptures. This book desperately needed to be written, and Rachel has done so brilliantly―with insight, clarity, sobriety, and love. -- Sam Powell, Pastor, First Reformed Church, Yuba City, California Rachel Miller writes with her characteristic verve and wisdom as she addresses the vexed subject of women and men―a subject on which there is often more heat than light. If we are to follow the Bible when it says we should be slow to speak and quick to listen, then this is one such occasion on which we would be wise to listen well. She has made a valuable contribution to the discussion of how we negotiate between the extremes of patriarchy and feminism in the church today. Her arguments deserve to be taken seriously and weighed well as we seek to be faithful to Scripture in our generation. -- Liam Goligher, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia Rachel Miller sets out to peel back some of the layers of extrabiblical and cultural assumptions about the nature of men and women in the home, church, and society. She succeeds at engaging her sources critically, with an incisive yet reader-friendly style. This book will help to tease out some of your own lingering doubts about the usefulness of rigid gender stereotypes. Expect to learn from history, to have your assumptions questioned, and to become better equipped to engage more thoughtfully with this important topic, regardless of whether you call yourself egalitarian, complementarian, or anything else! -- Eowyn Stoddard, Missionary, Mission to the World Rachel Miller writes as a conservative who loves Scripture and happily sits under its authority. She calls us to examine ourselves against Scripture, not to remove ourselves from its authority in our lives, and gives us diagnostic tools from the Word to renovate our understanding of men and women in the church, in the home, and in society at large. Rachel teaches the history of views on sex and gender in secular cultures and then shows us the ways that some evangelical teaching on the sexes is built more on secular philosophy than on biblical truth. In the end, while historical context sheds great light on the Scriptures, Rachel wins us with Scripture itself. She offers us a well-researched survey of Scripture on biological sex and gender that will inspire and aid readers to gain a biblical vision of men and women working in unity and interdependence in God's kingdom. -- Wendy Alsup, Author, Is the Bible Good for Women? Seeking Clarity and Confidence Through a Jesus-Centered Understanding of Scripture Rachel challenges popular yet extrabiblical and unbiblical beliefs about women and men and what roles are considered appropriate for them in marriage, the church, and society. However, she doesn’t simply offer a critique. She also sets forth a compelling, gospel-centered vision of biblical manhood and womanhood that centers on unity, interdependence, and service. The g