Preston Sprinkle (PhD) is a biblical scholar, international speaker, podcaster, and New York Times–bestselling author who’s written over a dozen books including Exiles, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? and From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership. Preston currently serves as the president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. He’s also the president of Theology in the Raw ministries, which includes the popular Theology in the Raw podcast and the annual Exiles in Babylon conference.
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Bestselling author Preston Sprinkle models gracious theological inquiry in this thoughtful exploration of what the Bible says about women in church leadership.
What does the Bible really say about women serving as leaders in the church? It’s one of the church’s most debated and divisive topics. Many Christians read Scripture in light of preconceived conclusions, rather than engaging in a patient and thorough study of the Bible.
From Genesis to Junia offers something rare: an honest journey through Scripture that begins with questions rather than answers. With theological rigor and a pastor’s heart, Preston Sprinkle opens the Bible with fresh eyes and invites us along as he examines key passages from Creation to the Early Church—weighing historical context, interacting with a variety of scholarly perspectives, and paying close attention to the text. This informative and spiritually profound book provides:
- A respectful challenge to both complementarian and egalitarian assumptions
- Insightful analysis of texts such as 1 Corinthians 14, Romans 16, and 1 Timothy 2
- A model for navigating controversial topics in the church
This open-hearted approach to a complex issue offers a healthy example for dialoguing about tough theological questions. You’ll walk away not with superficial answers but with biblical confidence, deeper understanding, and a gracious posture for engaging with others.
