Description
• A careful, well-researched exposition of the biblical texts which are used to manipulate women into remaining in situations of domestic abuse, together with scriptures which are liberatory to women in this situation • Adopts a high view of scripture and engages honestly with passages which are traditionally viewed as oppressive to women • Draws on interviews with women who have experienced domestic violence • Pastoral, direct, highly accessible style of writing which seeks to engage abused women and enable them to take a fresh look at the situation they are trapped in • Written by a biblical scholar and practising pastor with a track record of being able to communicate to audiences at all levels