Human relationships, as well as larger human communities, largely function on the basis of the exercise of power, by means of which persons are often limited, controlled, directed, excluded, used, and oppressed. We will look at various kinds of power which characterize ordinary humanand specifically genderrelationships. Against that background, this workshop explores the way in which the Incarnation, and the life and teaching of Jesus, challenge human power relationships and empower a new kind of humanity where over-under power categories are transformed by the power of serving love.

Workshop Session, 72 mins.
Building Biblical Community: Transforming Sex, Power, and Prejudice
CBE 2011 International Conference, Seattle, Washington, USA

Manfred T. Brauch (PhD) is past president and professor emeritus of Biblical Theology at Palmer (formerly Eastern Baptist) Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous essays and several books, including Hard Sayings of Paul and Abusing Scripture: The Consequences of Misreading the Bible. Together with his wife Marjean, the Brauchs have spent the past several years in ministries of teaching and medical care in West Africa, Russia, Chile, and Honduras.