The Laying On of Hands

Authors

P. Gerard Damsteegt, Andrews UniversityFollow

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Publication Date

2000

Abstract

This chapter responds to the argument that the laying on of hands is a part of the ordination service. In the Bible both men and women experience the laying on of hands, so both genders should qualify for ordination to the ministry. The chapter's evaluation brings out that this reasoning fails to take into consideration that the Bible has certain requirements for the office of elder and minister. Therefore, a woman does not have these biblical qualifications and consequently should not be ordained to these positions.

First Page

155

Last Page

160

Book Title

Prove All Things: A Response to Women in Ministry

Editor

Mercedes H. Dyer

Publisher

Adventists Affirm

City

Berrien Springs, MI

Recommended Citation

Damsteegt, P. Gerard, "The Laying On of Hands" (2000). Faculty Publications. 68.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/church-history-pubs/68