In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the creation story in Genesis 1 and 2 and explore the hermeneutical approach of speech act theory. They highlight the importance of understanding and interpreting scripture well, especially in relation to women and women in leadership. They delve into the concept of being made in God's image and how it is significant in the Old and New Testaments. They also examine the woman's role as a helper and the mutual relationship between men and women. The conversation concludes with an introduction to the next topic of discussion, the fall in Genesis 3. Later in the episode, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kat Armstrong discuss the creation narrative and the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3. They explore the themes of sin, brokenness, and the impact of the fall on men and women. They also delve into the significance of gardens in Scripture and the parallel between Eve and Mary Magdalene. The conversation highlights the importance of women in the biblical narrative and challenges the notion that women are more gullible than men. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Understanding scripture requires interpreting it well and considering the hermeneutical approach.
• Being made in God's image is a significant concept in both the Old and New Testaments.
• The woman's role as a helper does not imply subordination but rather a mutual relationship. ·
• The creation story in Genesis 1 and 2 provides a beautiful picture of God's image and likeness expressed through both males and females.
• The story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 highlights the impact of sin and brokenness on men and women.
• Gardens in Scripture serve as significant settings for important decisions and moments in the biblical narrative.
• The parallel between Eve and Mary Magdalene highlights the redemption and restoration found in Jesus.
• The notion that women are more gullible than men is a false and harmful interpretation of Scripture.
• Women play important roles in the biblical narrative and are called to be active participants in discipleship and ministry. 

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Exploring the Story of Creation in Genesis 1 and 2
01:37 - Understanding Scripture through Speech Act Theory
15:32 - The Role of the Woman as a Helper
22:31 - Introduction and Overview of the Creation Narrative
25:29 - The Significance of Gardens in Scripture
33:06 - The Parallel Between Eve and Mary Magdalene
42:00 - The Role of Women in the Biblical Narrative 

Episode Resources: 

Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible | Edited By Dr. Sandra Glahn

Are Women Human? Penetrating, Sensible, and Witty Essays on the Role of Women in Society by Dorothy L. Sayers

The Storyline Bible Studies by Kat Armstrong

Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics by Dr. Jeannine K. Brown

Episode Sponsor:  

The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.