Beth Allison Barr is the James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University and author of the book The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. Today, Beth shares how she grew up knowing Jesus, learning that there were some things women didn’t do, and how intellectual curiosity is deeply important for her spiritual journey. We also discuss how knowing Church history and taking a curious approach to biblical interpretation can shape our faith in positive ways. Beth’s story reminds us that understanding church history with an inquisitive mind is a vital part of Christian growth.
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Stories Beth shared:
Great quotes from Beth:
My parents were never afraid of me being curious.
My story fits into a story that’s a lot bigger than me and I’m thankful to be part of that story.
Historical context does not diminish the Bible as God’s Word. It just helps us better understand God’s Word.
God does not look like the white, Evangelical church.
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