What's the Difference?

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John Piper examines gender roles from a biblical perspective, discussing the roles of men and women in the home, the church, and society. ?In the twenty-first century, the notion that men and women are actually designed differently and for different roles is completely countercultural-and completely biblical. But there is opposition to this idea: radical feminism points to the Bible and calls it outdated and demeaning toward women. A more subtle challenge to biblical manhood and womanhood comes from within evangelicalism-evangelical feminists, aka egalitarians, interpret the Bible as supporting complete equality in most or all roles for men and women, both in the family and the church. ?So what does the Bible really teach about true manhood and womanhood? After all, God's Word must be the last word. In What's the Difference? noted pastor, author, and Bible scholar John Piper looks at gender issues in a positive, sensitive light-with conclusions that encourage men and women to l