Women in Pauline Theology

A Realistic Appraisal

Abstract

Paul had to suffer a raw deal not only at the hands of those sly

feminists but also from those crafty male chauvinists. While the
feminists found a scapegoat In Paul to give vent to their pent-up
anger towards the male hegemony, those male supremlsts sought
the Pauline authentication to legitimize their extreme patriarchal
tendencies as If female subordination Is a dlvlnly Instituted,
undisputable destiny which weaker sex has to bear meekly. Prof.
Joseph Patrapankal In this scholarly as well as Intuitive article,
Instead of being apologetic, tries to highlight Paul's positive
contributions and attitude towards women. He also sheds light
Into the historical and cultural contexts In which some of those
controversial utterences were made. This article Is a sure eyeopener
for both the parties who attempt to pull Paul to
extremities.