#12929 Did Paul Say Women Cant Teach? Bible Translations and More - Jimmy Akin

“Did Paul say women can’t teach?” This question opens a discussion on the role of women in the Church, alongside inquiries about the Vulgate’s Old Testament books recognized by Orthodox traditions and the significance of Sirach 45:1-5 in relation to the Tree of Life. Additionally, the episode addresses how to evaluate new Bible translations and the Catholic perspective on the Protoevangelium of James.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:55 – Paul says women shouldn’t be allowed to teach, so why do we allow women to teach?
• 20:08 – Of all the copies of the vulgate printed, did any of them have books in the OT recognized by the Orthodox?
• 23:20 – Sirach 45:1-5 mentions the law of life and knowledge. Is this an allusion to the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden?
• 37:33 – How do we evaluate the quality of new Bible translations?
• 49:46 – How Catholics should view thew Protoevangelium of James?