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Scripture Commentary article 2024-03-27

Head Coverings in the Ancient Mediterranean: Research Clippings

Research clippings from Craig Keener's Dictionary of New Testament Background article on head coverings, with supplementary sources. Documents the cultural background of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, showing that head coverings were tied to marital modesty, class status, and regional customs rather than a universal creation ordinance.

1 Cor 11:14–15 1 Cor 11:3 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership Egalitarianism
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-13

@salthenurse08 @Romans8Shaman @megbasham That’s kind of funny. I wonder if all t

@salthenurse08 @Romans8Shaman @megbasham That’s kind of funny. I wonder if all the men in Ireland who wear kilts have given up all authority… In the early days in Israel, men wore togas.

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Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

Cloth coverings in first-century context: toga and palla

Mike describes the actual garments involved in head covering practices.

1 Corinthians 11:4-5 1 Corinthians 11:4-5 toga palla
Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

Question 4: Cultural customs of head coverings at the time -- scholars' areas of agreement

Mike begins the most historically complex section.

Richard Oster Roman head covering customs first-century culture
Mike Winger idea 2022-11-11

Artwork evidence confirms religious head coverings: Augustus, sacrificial scenes, Roman coins

Mike presents visual evidence of religious head covering practices.

Augustus Roman religious art pontifex maximus