Looking To Scripture The Biblical Texts Summary

Looking to Scripture: The Biblical Texts” Richard S. Hess, the author of this chapter, reflections of the biblical text of Genesis chapters 1-3 teaches us people are special and unique to God. Likewise, Genesis is the important starting point for the study of the biblical teaching of gender equality. However, through intense study of the beginning of the Bible (Genesis), God created human beings in His image. And yet, sometimes others may treat other humans disrespectfully, but one can be certain of their dignity and worth considering humans were created in the image of God. If understanding correctly, God’s will for the book of Genesis (The Creation) was to teach the doctrine concerning the nature of humanity as male and female (Pierce and Groothuis 79). …show more content…
To enumerate his points, they were created equally in God’s image, in different ways also sequentially, one after the other. Not in the sense of chain of command, man over woman. Second, God commanded (gave authority) them to share dominion over the rest of creation before the Fall. Namely, woman was created (formed) from man as his partner, his corresponding helper, with no implication of inferiority or subordination, was his third point. It is important to realize, the fourth and finally point of the author, woman was described as reflecting unity in personhood and diversity in their gender. Hence, by the giving of names, the text does not mention anything about authority. Therefore, after reading this chapter, my belief is still in God creating man and woman as in in unity and love (Pierce and Groothuis