From Genesis to Junia

Starting from a place of genuine searching, bestselling author Preston Sprinkle challenges assumptions and 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 in positions of leadership 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 what the Bible actually says. 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 Genesis to Revelation-weighing historical context, interacting with a variety of scholarly perspectives, and holding familiar views up to Scripture. This informative and spiritually profound book provides: • A respectful challenge to both complementarian and egalitarian assumptions • Insightful analysis of texts such as 1 Corinthians 11, 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. Readers will walk away not with superficial answers but with biblical confidence, deeper understanding, and a gracious posture for engaging with others. Starting from a place of genuine searching, bestselling author Preston Sprinkle challenges assumptions and models gracious theological inquiry in this thoughtful exploration of what the Bible says about women in church leadership. Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.) is a biblical scholar, international speaker, podcaster, and a New York Times–bestselling author, who's written over a dozen books including Exiles, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? and his forthcoming 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, an organization that equips Christians to engage questions about faith, sexually & gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. 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.