Names are important. In the book of Genesis especially, names are often playful puns. 

Names

The name Adam (adam/אדם) in biblical Hebrew is a pun on the word adamah (אדמה) for land, soil, or ground. The name Eve (heva/חוה) is derived from the verb “to live, to be alive.” Likewise the name Abram is derived from av meaning...

Whom do you consider an authoritative person to answer questions about the Bible or sacred Scripture? As an authority on translations from Hebrew or Greek manuscripts of the Bible? As the author of a study Bible or commentary or theological work? Are the persons who come to mind only or mainly men?

Women as Authoritative Interpreters of...