Background
Aida Besanсon Spencer was born on January 2, 1947, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Frederick H. Besancon, a comptroller, and Aida (Guzman) Besancon, a homemaker.
Aida received Master of Divinity degree in 1973 and Master of Theology degree in 1975 from Princeton Theological Seminary.
She graduarted from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with Ph.D. in 1982.
Aida received Master of Divinity degree in 1973 and Master of Theology degree in 1975 from Princeton Theological Seminary.
She graduarted from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with Ph.D. in 1982.
(In this evangelical feminist view of the "Sophia" theolog...)
In this evangelical feminist view of the "Sophia" theology movement and the issues it raises, Spencer and other experts on the topic explain the Sophia movement and inspect current writings on goddess feminism, providing an alternative Christian feminist response.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608999211/?tag=2022091-20
(With issues such as the ordination of women and the call ...)
With issues such as the ordination of women and the call for "inclusive" language affecting the Church today, Dr. Amda Spencer has provided a helpful and important study of how the Scriptures really speak to these and other issues related to the role of women in the Church. From the biblical account of creation and "the fall" to other relevant Old Testament passages, "Beyond the Curse" carefully examines the attitudes toward and teachings about women" especially those of Jesus and Paul."Beyond the Curse" sheds light on instances in the New Testament of feminine authority and on feminine metaphors used in Scripture to define God, the church, and society. Jesus is shown to have broken through the cultural barriers of first-century Palestine in His attitudes toward and dealings with women. Paul's later works are found to be consistent with Jesus' views, as Spencer notes the vital place of women in Paul's ministry. Women in leadership roles and the many implications are viewed firsthand by Dr. Spencer" herself a minister. Dr. William David Spencer, the author's husband, gives an afterword, explaining his personal journey as the spouse of an ordained minister. Timely and vital to an understanding of the growth of a woman's role in the Church, "Beyond the Curse" is a compelling and important work.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0840754825/?tag=2022091-20
(Global Voices on Biblical Equality is a fresh look at the...)
Global Voices on Biblical Equality is a fresh look at the contextualizing of gender equality throughout the world. Biblical equality is a burgeoning, global reform movement led by scholars and leaders not only in North America but also on every continental landmass in the world. What inroads is biblical equality making around the globe? What is its appeal? What still needs reform? How is biblical equality transforming each culture? In this book, female and male writers who are ethnically part of every continent explore the contextual challenges, successes, and adaptations of engaging the biblical text on gender and ministry.
https://www.amazon.com/Global-Voices-Biblical-Equality-MinisteringTogether-ebook/dp/B01M18N2MG/?tag=2022091-20
(A thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to ...)
A thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to his coworker Timothy, which the Apostle wrote before and during Nero's persecution. Spencer carefully examines each part of the letter and relates it to the overall flow of the argument and in light of the larger biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts. How Paul's writing related to the ancient communities is highlighted in the light of original data gleaned from her explorations on location in Ephesus and throughout Greece. In addition, Paul's rhetorical and ministry strategies, especially as they relate to women and their role in the church, are explored. Throughout, Spencer presents an in-depth exegesis in a readable format enhanced by forty years of ministry.
https://www.amazon.com/1-Timothy-New-Covenant-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00GR4CX5I/?tag=2022091-20
https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Titus-New-Covenant-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00LVBZG56/?tag=2022091-20
https://www.amazon.com/Cave-Little-Faces-Prisca-Aquila-ebook/dp/B07HHLLNPR/?tag=2022091-20
(Have you ever wondered how egalitarian and complementaria...)
Have you ever wondered how egalitarian and complementarian marriages play out differently on a day-to-day level? In this unique book AÍda and William Spencer and Steve and Celestia Tracy, two couples from the differing perspectives of egalitarianism and soft complementarianism, share a constructive dialogue about marriage in practice. They cover a variety of topics like marriage discipleship, headship and submission, roles and decision-making, and intimacy in marriage. Also included are responses from three additional cultural frameworks: North American Hispanic, Korean American and African American.
https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Crossroads-Conversation-Discipleship-Decision/dp/0830828907/?tag=2022091-20
(In this book, the authors present exhaustive literary and...)
In this book, the authors present exhaustive literary and theological textual analyses of all Jesus' teachings, on prayer, parables, and model prayer. Jesus' teachings on prayer are compared with his own practice and examples recorded in the text. In the appendix, stylistic analysis is employed to compare Jesus' prayer with Greek cultic prayer. The authors conclude that prayer for Jesus was the authentic communication of life acting out the commandments of God.
https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Jesus-William-David-Spencer/dp/0819177792/?tag=2022091-20
https://www.amazon.com/Wasted-Evangelism-Social-Churchs-journey-ebook/dp/B00GDCG3X2/?tag=2022091-20
educator Presbyterian minister writer
Aida Besanсon Spencer was born on January 2, 1947, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Frederick H. Besancon, a comptroller, and Aida (Guzman) Besancon, a homemaker.
Aida graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's degree in 1968. She received a Master of Divinity degree in 1973 and a Master of Theology degree in 1975 from Princeton Theological Seminary. She also graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Ph.D. in 1982.
Spencer has worked as a community organizer, social worker, minister and educator in a wide variety of urban settings in New Jersey. She has worked as a member of Community Action and Model Cities, as well as engaging in adult and continuing education. She has taught English as a Second Language and organized Christian outreach at Trenton State Prison and served as the campus chaplain of the College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College).
An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, Spencer is the founding pastor of organization with the Pilgrim Church of Beverly. She is a frequent speaker at churches and conferences and has chaired both the Southeast and Northeast regions of the Evangelical Theological Society. She has also served on the committee of representation for Northern New England Presbytery Presbyterian church, and has been a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School and El Seminario Evangélico of Puerto Rico. She coordinates the Office of Presbyterian Ministries at Gordon-Conwell.
Spencer also sits on several boards and committees. She is listed in Who’s Who in Religion, Contemporary Authors, Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in American Education and Who’s Who Among American Teachers and Educators.
She and her husband live in Hamilton, Massachusetts.
(Have you ever wondered how egalitarian and complementaria...)
(In this evangelical feminist view of the "Sophia" theolog...)
(In this book, the authors present exhaustive literary and...)
(A thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to ...)
(Global Voices on Biblical Equality is a fresh look at the...)
(With issues such as the ordination of women and the call ...)
Aida has a democratic political views.
Aida is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, Institute for Biblical Research and Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana.
Spencer's scholarly interests include Paul’s letters, Acts, Bible and women’s studies, marriage, suffering, New Testament ministry, literary style, imagery, and prayer.
Her personal interests include reading fiction, bicycling and gardening.
Aida married William David Spencer, a writer, minister, and educator, on August 12. 1972. They have a son.
