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Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

Paul's first argument: shaving analogy (verses 5-6)

Mike identifies five distinct arguments Paul makes to support head coverings.

1 Corinthians 11:5-6 1 Corinthians 11:5-6 shaving analogy argument from shame
Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

Hair as a natural covering extends to cloth covering: Paul's analogical reasoning

Mike explains how Paul connects natural hair covering to cloth covering.

1 Corinthians 11:5-6 1 Corinthians 11:5-6 analogy argument cultural distance
Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

Why verse 15 is an analogy: four reasons supporting the traditional cloth covering view

Mike builds his case that Paul is making an analogy, not an identification.

1 Corinthians 11:5-6 1 Corinthians 11:15 1 Corinthians 11:5-6 analogy argument 1 Corinthians 11:15
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-04

Style Argument 3: The verses logically contradict 1 Corinthians 11:5

Mike addresses the argument that these verses contradict Paul's earlier allowance of women prophesying.

1 Corinthians 11:5 1 Corinthians 11:5 logical contradiction argument women prophesying
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-04

Assuming contradiction rather than seeking harmony in ancient texts shows hubris

Mike critiques the tendency to declare contradictions rather than seeking to understand how passages fit together.

Genesis 1-2 Genesis 1-2 hermeneutical humility biblical harmonization
Mike Winger idea 2022-12-04

Utter Silence View Hinge 2: 1 Corinthians 11 proves women could prophesy publicly in church

Mike presents the strongest challenge to the utter silence view from within the same letter.

1 Corinthians 11:5 1 Corinthians 11:2-6 head coverings 1 Corinthians 11:5 women prophesying