A Cover for Glory: A Biblical Defense for Headcoverings

by Dale Partridge, Joel Webbon (foreword)

For nearly 2000 years, virtually every Christian woman wore a headcovering during worship. Today, the practice has nearly disappeared. What happened?

Dale Partridge walks Christians verse by verse through 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 to help them understand the doctrine of headcoverings and how these biblical symbols visually preserve God’s design for men and women.

But more than that, he demonstrates that when these visual symbols are eliminated from the church, society's definitions of men and women are forgotten. Dale argues that by restoring this biblical practice, Christians can uphold God's plan for gender roles and restore order among God’s people.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Christian Living

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2023

About the author

Dale Partridge is the President of Relearn.org and Founder of Reformation Seminary. Dale holds a Graduate Certificate from Western Seminary. He is the author of several Christian books, including “The Manliness of Christ” and the bestselling children’s book “Jesus and My Gender.” He is also the host of the Real Christianity podcast and the lead pastor at King's Way Bible Church in Prescott, Arizona.

Reviews

[Cheye McCray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I already felt pretty compelled about the argument for headcoverings that I heard from Sproul, Joel Webbon (who prefaces this book), and Brian and Lexy Sauve on bright hearth. I had also listened to the podcast from Dale on the subject. I still had questions, and felt that each point was thoroughly explained and well argued. As far as criticisms about women not being honored or valued in this book, I think that’s silliness and I also write this as a woman. I found the historical context especially helpful and appreciated that as Paul appealed to secular inclinations, Dale used secular explanations to illustrate Paul’s meaning.

I would recommend this book to anyone curious about the argument for and against headcoverings (some arguments against them explained in this book were new to me) and let you decide for yourself whether or not headcoverings are a biblical command relevant today.

I would also argue that pointing out the follies of other Christian pastor’s positions and argumentation IS Christlike considering Christ does this often to religious leaders and his disciples repeatedly throughout the New Testament.

[Mason Sherrill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I genuinely appreciate that this book was written to make clear a portion of Scripture that most Christians today brush under the rug. For that, I commend Pastor Dale for taking up the task. I also think he had some good points in regards to Biblical male & female roles and feminism. Likewise, I agree that Paul rooted his argument in Creation and therefore we cannot slough-off this text with a mere “it was cultural”.

With that said, I plainly disagree with some of his exegesis and am tad confused by conclusions his interpretations led him to. (His view of Rev. 4; background of chapter 11; his understanding of the symbol of baptism; etc).
I was most disappointed to read his implications that pastors who disagree with the use of head coverings are in denial of the creational (Gen 2) argument from which Paul is appealing and therefore have been overrun by feminism. While I agree this does hold true for many, it’s a tad too simplistic. There are, granted few, men who interpret this passage well understanding Paul’s argument from creation, have a robust Biblical theology and do not conclude the same thoughts.

Overall, I just couldn’t recommend this book to someone as a starting place on the topic. I would point to some of these resources that acknowledge the Creation appeal, but conclude differently:

https://gotaminute.podbean.com/e/head...

https://soundcloud.com/user-812874628...

https://kuyperian.com/kc-podcast-epis...

https://kuyperian.com/headcovering-pt-2/

[Jordan Tiley · Rating 4 out of 5]

“When it comes to more challenging commands, I ask myself, “Has Christ not earned my obedience? Is He not worthy of my change? Is His will not deserving of my conformity? Is His way not better than mine?” (p161)

Overall, a great resource on this topic I’d happily recommend to anyone interested in finding out more about it.

Partridge is unapologetic about what the text says and the challenge this poses to believers, but balances this with a good amount of grace and understanding towards those who struggle with this doctrine and it’s application. He does not patronise or pressurise his reader or his opponents on the matter, but he does present an excellent and, for me at least, very convicting challenge.

It loses a star for me solely because I would disagree with his view on when and where head coverings apply (during both corporate and private worship, rather than just corporate) and so I’d have to give that disclaimer to anyone I was recommending the book to.

[Charis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone, I say that as a woman who is obedient to scripture’s command to cover my head. Throughout the book is a very sad view of womanhood, Dale repeatedly says “women are not inferior to men” but that very idea is presented on nearly every page. I’m particularly concerned about his belief that single Christian women ought to serve other Christian men as a wife serves a husband or a daughter submits to her father (pg 96), and that a woman’s relationship to God is secondary to her duties to help man (pg 107). Even if he didn’t mean these things he is unclear in what he believes.He cites ridiculous secular studies about what men find attractive, and spends a good deal of words mocking other pastors and biblical scholars he doesn’t agree with. In my opinion not Christ like.
If you are interested in headcovering I suggest skipping this book and instead reading “The Headcovering in Worship” by David Lipsy.

[Grace LaLonde · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have only one person in my life who head covers during corporate worship. Her conviction has spurred me on to study the text for myself and I felt that this book was a great launchpad to start to understand and unpack this side of the argument! Partridge made multiple compelling and convincing arguments, which I need to further study, mull over and pray through. However, I took a star off because there were a few arguments in the book that I wish he had better articulated and defended.
Two of them being:
1. not giving an adequate defense for how he understands the first half of Corinthians 11 to still be alluding to practical Christian life (therefore requiring covering during any and all spiritual activity) and not just corporate worship.
2. “Praying and prophesying” he claims is referring to general prayer and general prophesy (preaching God’s revealed will and His gospel) and not referring to the miraculous sign gifts that the first century Christians in Corinth would have been practicing.
I praise God that He has put studying this passage on my heart and I pray He gives my husband and I wisdom as we flesh out this doctrine more in our own faith walk!

[Monique Mathiesen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise work on the doctrine of covering. Covered every objection I’ve heard and imo perfectly exegeted the text. If this doesn’t convince women to cover, then nothing will.

While I’m aware of the recent controversies that surround this author, (his extreme views on what women can or can’t do) I found none of those views here.

Another thing to note: I am not sure if Dale subscribes to ESS, but there were some ESS sounding language to watch out for.

Overall, I really enjoyed this and found it easy to read. I will definitely be recommending it to people who are questioning if this doctrine is for them.

[David Kingery · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cover for Glory by Dale Partridge

•John Chrysostom, who is known as one of the great theologians of the early church, also speaks to headcoverings. One of his most extensive exegetical works is that of 1 Corinthians. He writes to the women in regard to the passage on headcoverings “Neither do thou... not being covered... pray before God, lest thou insult both thyself and Him that hath honored thee." He then argues against a woman's hair being a sufficient covering by instructing women to add a physical cloth that "not nature only, but also her own will may have a part in her acknowledgment of subjection.”
•Early church art found in the catacombs (over 500 acres) under Rome that consistently depicted women with headcoverings in worship
•Headcoverings were not excluded in the Catholic Church until the 1983 Code of Canon Law
•Affirmers of Headcoverings in church history: John Chrysostom, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, Jerome, Augustine, Hippolytus, Ambrose, Servian, Basil of Cesarea, Theodore of Cyrus, Aquinas, Guillaume Durand, Heinrich Von Langentstein, Martin Luther, Hugh Latimer, John Calvin, John Knox, John Bunyan, John Owen, Thomas Watson, Jeremiah Burroughs, Matthew Henry, John Cotton, John Wesley, Thomas Coke, Adam Clarke, Joseph Benson, Jonathan Edwards, Roger Williams, Charles Spurgeon, and RC Sproul.

•"All I know is this-There might be a commandment in Scripture that requires a woman to cover her head in worship, but there is certainly not a commandment in Scripture that forbids a woman from covering her head in worship. Therefore, the woman who covers her head is merely taking the safer, and more logical, position." -RC Sproul

•Male authority is still seen today by men making their wives (giving their last name) just like Adam named Eve in the garden. Naming is always carried out by a position of authority.

•"Women are commanded to be subject to men by the law of nature because that man is the author or beginner of the woman; for as Christ is head of the church, so is Man of the Woman, from Christ the church took beginning, and therefore it is subject unto Him; even so, did Woman take beginning from Man that she should be subject." -Ambrose of Milan

•God’s design for headship teaches that woman glorifies God most by doing what she is designed to do which is to help Man fulfill God’s Will.

•vs.10 “because of the angels”, when we are aware of higher authorities presence, it should produce proper behavior. A woman covering in worship shows angels may be edified seeing proper submission. Angels know the proper order our worship should take place in.

•"And so, it is for the women to have a mark of authority on her head, because of the angels, creatures whose worship we join, singing along with them in our worship, whose angelic sensibilities of propriety and rank are shocked in a worship service where any glory but God's is improperly on display." -William Mouser

* “What a woman’s natural covering of hair does for her in the physical world if men, the artificial cover died for her in the spiritual world of the angels.” -Leslie McFall
•A woman’s hair cannot be her covering, if this were the case then 1 Cor. 11:6 would read like this, “For if a woman does not cover her head with hair, let her also have her hair cut off…”
~also, since Paul only commands covering during certain functions, this shows it must be a removable covering.
•Hair is the covering of the natural arena and a physical covering is of the religious arena. It is comparison being made, not substitution.
•If the equal but different covering (her hair) is a glory to a woman, then her glory should not be glorying in the presence of God's glory. Therefore, she should have an additional and artificial covering over her hair (her glory) during all forms of spiritual worship, corporate and private.
•Linus, Peter’s local successor upheld headcoverings. The Liber Pontificalis, an ancient Roman Catholic document, records that “He, by direction of the blessed Peter, decreed that a woman must veil her head to come into the church.”

[Matias Garnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dette er ei fantastisk bok som oversiktlig, enkelt og med stor overbevisning går gjennom 1 Korinter 11 vers-for-vers og konkluderer med at den bibelske praksisen er at kvinner skal dekke hodet når de "ber og profeterer". (Menn skal tilbe med utildekket hode).

Før Dale Partridge byrjer sin eksegese gir han eit overblikk over kyrkje historia sin praksis med å dekke hodet. Han følger praksisen gjennom historien fram til vår eigen dag og forklarar korleis hodedekke opphørte etterkvart som feminismen fekk større fotfeste i sivilisasjonen vår. Eit viktig poeng å ta med seg frå den seksjonen er at den raske vendinga bort frå denne bibelske praksisen var gjort mulig ved at kyrkja allerede hadde gløymd hodedekke sin funksjon og symbolikk. Så når kyrkja i framtida vender om og kvinner begynner å dekke hodet igjen, er det avgjerande at me forstår kvifor Gud har befalt dette! "Intellectual comprehension is a vital piece of sincere obedience." (s. 10)

I den neste seksjonen går forfattaren grundig gjennom teksten og svarar på eventuelle innvendingar der dei kan dukke opp. Han deler opp teksten i 7 punkter, som gjer argumentet til Paulus lett å følge.
1 - Pris for lydighet (11:2)
2 - Argument frå autoritet (11:3-6)
3 - Argument frå skapinga (11:7-9)
4 - Argument frå den andelege verda (11:10)
5 - Menn og kvinner er like framfor Gud (11:11-12)
6 - Argument frå naturen (11:13-15)
7 - Argument frå Kyrkja (11:16)

Ein ting Partridge kommuniserer svært godt, er at hodedekke er ikkje eit symbol for kvinneundertrykking som høyrer til dei mørkare kapitla i vår historie; men det handlar først og fremst om Guds ære, og vi ved dette (menn med utildekket hode og kvinner med tildekket hode) viser Guds enorme godhet, visdom og hellighet til ein verden som sårt trenger den!

Eg anbefalar denne boka på det sterkaste som eit godt forsvar for den bibelske læra om hodedekke. For dei som ikkje har mykje til å dedikere til å studere denne tematikken kan eg anbefale denne episoden frå Bright Hearth (What About Head Coverings?): https://open.spotify.com/episode/35hN....

[Madison Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so helpful! I found it biblically grounded and thoughtfully argued. While a bit repetitive at times, I understand why - it's addressing a topic many disagree with. I appreciated the way he approached the subject through Scripture, creation, authority, the spiritual realm, nature, and church practice. I also valued how he directly engaged with common objections to head covering and offered careful Biblical reasons for why those arguments do not hold. His willingness to return to the original Greek text to clarify meaning further strengthened his case. Overall, it felt like a sincere and thoughtful effort to honor the Word of God and obey His commands.

[Ryan Starr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling argument!

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book! I had no idea that people practiced head covering until Dale and Veronica recorded a podcast episode on it some years ago. I’m glad he took the time to write out this well researched and thorough book on the topic.

There were only a couple of things I disagreed with, but overall a great and biblical defense for head coverings! Not only that, but also a wonderful encouragement for both men and women to delight in their God given roles.

[Caitlin Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to this on audio with Alec. A thorough defense.

[Sharon Janzen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook of this, and honestly, it probably would have gotten 4 stars from me if I had read a physical copy. If I had done that, I would never have known that the narrator didn't know that prophecy(n) and prophesy(v) are pronounced differently ... and that at no time in the production process did anyone feel the need to correct this error, even though the entire book is about a Bible verse that is about praying and prophesying.
I am not anti-head covering by any means, but this book, for me, was a whole lot less convincing than a 15-minute sermon by RC Sproul.

[Scott W. Blankenship · Rating 5 out of 5]

My wife started veiling back in 2021, back when we were baptists. A lot has changed since then, and we have changed our minds on many things. But one thing that hasn't changed is our belief that women should veil their glories in worship.

I find myself in an odd spot since most of the teachers I admire are not pro-veiling. This has caused me to pause and take some time this past year to reassess my beliefs on this matter. But the more I read, and discuss these things with brothers on both sides, the more I lean towards what the Church believed for the first 1800 years of her existence: that women should veil.

This book did an excellent job unpacking 1 Corinthians 11 and clearing away the confusion around the doctrine of head coverings. This book would be a great place for folks to begin if they want to dive in on such a controversial and hotly debated topic. But let me tell you, it's is a topic worth discussing.

Some other resources that harmonize well with this book would be Bnonn Tennant's blogpost Head Coverings: The Logic of Glory and Veiling and his podcast True Magic, particularly his episode on The Cosmological Argument for Head Covering.

[Austin Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very persuasive. Other books on head coverings focus narrowly on the practice, but Partridge strikes a good balance of walking through the text line by line as well as fleshing out the concepts of headship, submission, glory, etc as he goes. Offended by the practice and the doctrine of headship, many have ignored, relativized away, or brushed off the teaching of this text as the ramblings of a first century misogynist.

[Tyler Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are two main ways a person can make an argument. He can lay out information and evidence that supports his claim, or he can demonstrate that all other alternatives do not hold up, such as the ideas that the hair is a woman’s covering, other symbols have replaced headcoverings like wedding rings, or that it’s a cultural practice of the time.

Partridge does both.

The book has a very pastoral tone that I simply was not expecting, and is very readable. His exposition of this passage of Scripture is carefully thought out, and he walks you through every step. Though Scripture is the only infallible rule, Partridge boosts his claim by demonstrating that our most respected theologians in church history all believed in the practice of headcoverings, and displays how feminism has impacted the church by gradually removing the doctrine of headcoverings.

His Q&A section in the back is outstanding and exactly what is needed after finishing this book, and that block structure at the end clearly displays that Partridge is not just inserting his own view of the text, but instead is wholly convinced by what the text itself says. He also lays out all of his sources and tells you exactly where he gets his information.

One point that I found particularly striking is that the only other time that Partridge grounds an argument for a practice in creation is in 1 Timothy 2 where Paul forbids women from teaching or exercising authority over a man. Partridge points out that many churches happily submit to Paul’s teaching here, but inconsistently ignore 1 Corinthians 11.

I’m fascinated to see where this discussion goes in the future, because Partridge wrote a very strong defense that I would recommend to anyone who is curious about this doctrine.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Convincing. I have read few books that have the combined qualities that this book has of being persuasive and easy to read, especially for such a controversial topic. Partridge writes in a way that is completely accessible for your average Christian reader, but without avoiding some of the tougher issues in 1 Corinthians 11, including different Greek translations. Analyzing the passage line by line helps the reader to follow the flow of Paul's thinking. Partridge also continually shows why this issue is important in the macro, thus keeping the reader from getting caught in the weeds. Also the host of quotes from church history in favor of head coverings is quite impressive, although I am pretty sure that Partridge quotes the Augsburg Confession out of context. The only two criticisms I would have is that Partridge has a confusing argument that he makes early on about having to understand a command in order to obey (which he later contradicts) and I do not think he adequately answers the question on why women did not have to wear head coverings in the Old Testament. However, neither of these criticisms are remotely fatal to the overall argument.

[Bristol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up A Cover for Glory during a season of my life where I’ve been intentionally seeking to draw closer to God. It’s a time that can feel lonely in my spiritual walk, and I’ve been praying to become a steady, faithful example of devotion within my home; praying that I can also encourage husband.

In this book, Dale Partridge gives a straightforward and Scripture-centered explanation of headcoverings that is both approachable and deeply rooted in biblical context. Whether one finds themselves in full agreement or not, the book challenges the reader to look at 1 Corinthians 11 with fresh eyes and an open heart.

I appreciated how straightforward and easy to follow it was-thought-provoking without feeling academic or overwhelming; there is much here I will need to reflect on as I go along in my pursuit to know Him more and try to find ways to honor Him in my daily life.

A meaningful, timely read for women who are exploring deeper devotion, biblical traditions, and personal obedience.

[Sofia Marques · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! I've been wearing headcoverings for a few months yet I found this book to be compiled with great arguments for this issue. I only have one issue with this book - I wish the chapter on the Spiritual Realm argument was more in-depth, it felt a lot like a conclusion chapter to the previous arguments instead of an argument on its own. Still a wonderful little book, read it in an afternoon because of how engaged I was in it.

[Katie Seeley · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Highly recommend *
While I don’t agree with 100% of the book, a good 95% is spot on. I loved his explanation of the nature of men and women rooted in creation. And he gives a wonderful exposition of 1 Cor. 11:2-15. I would recommend all men and women read this to further understand headcoverings in the church.

[Jehian Tiley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read Kayser's short pamphlet on this topic and having gone through this passage recently in our church, I found this to be so helpful in clarifying a number of points in sufficient detail, with space to explore further.
I think that the point about this being a doctrine that does not point to submission primarily, but particular glory and spiritual authority in its rightful jurisdiction, is interesting. Isn't applying and affirming that making it a doctrine of submission to God's creative hierarchical design?
Perhaps I'm tired and being pedantic. Nevertheless, the overall thrust and spirit of the book was a love for truth and seeing scripture properly exegeted with no apologies. Partridge certainly strikes a helpful balance of this, and is gentle and generous when dealing with potential objections whilst unapologetic in terms of the substance of his exposition of the text (1 Corinth. 11:2-16).
It was very easy to read, super accessible, and uplifting in numerous ways.
Praise the Lord for such a fresh and topical book on this doctrine, accompanied by a solid bibliography for all the further study needed. Prior study of this topic meant that I was encouraged to see citations of those I had read or looked at in passing, and a multiplicity of reformers and church fathers commenting on this doctrine in the affirmative.

[J. Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, a must read. Further solidified a doctrine my family already held. Partridge does sound and consistent exegetical work. He also does a great job showing the history of head covering within the church and the decline of its practice in light of the 20th century feminist movement. If you have had any desire to study the topic of head coverings, this is a great place to start.

[Ryan Watkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good. I didn’t realize this was the same author who wrote business books. The historical argument is the strongest. I may not be fully sold on covers being necessary but they definitely aren’t wrong.

[Elisabeth Klinedinst · Rating 5 out of 5]

God gives His people physical signs and symbols to help them remember His promises. However, when visual reminders of God's design and order are removed, the truth is forgotten. What was once a consistent practice for 1900 years of church history and an integral part of worship attire soon vanished in the mid to late 20th century due to the liberation of women's roles, which no longer served as a framework for a woman's biblical identity. Throughout history, humanity has often grappled with issues regarding our purpose and place in society. We will not find answers to its questions through purely introspection. Instead, we can regain the understanding of divine truth by returning to scripture.

The concept of headcoverings is not an outdated man-made tradition specific to the time of the Corinth church. It is a tradition constructed by God that symbolizes gender distinctions and represents the new covenant. Man is endowed with the authority and glory of God, whereas woman is the glory of man. A wife is the final capstone, crown, and glory of her husband. Headcoverings differentiate glories that relate to different degrees of authority. We look to Jesus who upholds the creation order and gender roles set forth in the Garden of Eden. Jesus the bridegroom produces accountability and models a loving relationship based on His loving authority seen in His relationship with His bride the Church. The Garden remains the reference point for Paul's instruction regarding headcoverings in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16.

Scripture encourages women to cover their heads while praying, prophesying, and proclaiming God's Word as an act of spiritual modesty in reverence for God's design and headship so the angels who keep watch observe that God's glory is displayed in the angelic realm. Furthermore, women should be adorned both physically and spiritually because they possess a unique dignity, value, and beauty being made in the image and likeness of God. Women, regardless of their station in life, can honor God and their God-given identity through the practice of headcoverings.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I don’t personally practice the tradition of head covering for women in worship, I have been curious to learn of its biblical and cultural history for years. More recently, I’ve been eager to study it out contextually for the sake of following what God’s Word has to say on the matter rather than relying on my own opinion or even tradition (something I seek to do under the direction of the Holy Spirit on a variety of Biblical matters).

This book was a great springboard into the study, providing a broad but thorough overview on the topic. It provided historical and cultural information as well as a systematic and exegetical outline of the biblical teaching of the passage (1 Corinthians 11:1-16). Even with various technical references and details it was still presented in format that the average reader can easily digest; it sourced the published works of multiple authors and theologians, offering more extensive content on the subject for those who’d be interested in studying further.

Although the author writes from his personal perspective of supporting the biblical practice of head coverings for women in worship, he did present them logically through multiple biblical and historical records, while also offering practical applications for the reader to consider for themselves.

[Sandra Samir · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Dale Partridge’s book on headcoverings to be an insightful read. He provides a detailed defense of headcoverings, citing scripture, history, and other facts to support his arguments.

As someone who grew up in the Orthodox faith, all women wore headcoverings in church. After my conversion, I was sad to see that many Protestant churches do not follow this practice. So, I would only wear a headcover when I prayed at home.

However, after studying 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and reading this book, I have a better understanding of why headcoverings should be continued. It has now been around 6 months that I’ve been wearing a headcovering to church and it’s been really encouraging to see other women wear it too.

I encourage all women to read this book as I believe it is a valuable resource for anyone who is either on the fence about this topic/unsure or wants to gain more knowledge. This book is worth more than a single read and should be studied. While there is much more to say about how great this book is, I will stop here for now.

"All I know is this-There might be a commandment in Scripture that requires a woman to cover her head in worship, but there is certainly not a commandment in Scripture that forbids a woman from covering her head in worship. Therefore, the woman who covers her head is merely taking the safer, and more logical, position."

— R.C. Sproul

[ThePrill · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent enough book on the topic.

I find Partridge's style to be slightly off-putting. This comes from his constant bolstering of his page count by injecting irrelevant things like definitions of simple concepts, personal experiences, survey results that have nothing to do with headcovering, and constant plugging of his other books and encouragements to buy more copies of this one.

I also disagree with some of Patridge's Biblical and practical interpretations. I do not believe that the elders of Revelation casting their crowns before the throne of God has anything to do with argument for headcovering. I also don't think that this is a command for private worship but for corporate. I wouldn't die on this hill, but I don't think I would fall on the side of young girls headcovering either.

Patridge's arguments, otherwise, are fine. He is fairly systematic and I agree with his conclusion that headcovering is a modern command even if the way that he and I come to that conclusion is different. I wouldn't say that this is the definitive book on headcoverings, but, having not read any others, perhaps I am being unfair to Partridge.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

I was already really drawn to head coverings/veiling before this book even though I’ve never personally done it myself so I was very interested to see the biblical backing and reasoning. Overall, I was very satisfied with this novel. Although, there were 2 things that I would like to comment on.

1. His constant reference to how Dr. McFall says the same thing. While it’s ok to agree, Partridge will make a case for 5 pages and then quote this guy saying the same thing in 1 paragraph. This leads me to believe that quoting the same source over and over means his own thoughts and content are questionable.

2. I felt like the novel could’ve been 75-100 pages, not 150. At times it was repetitive, which I understand in making a case, but it was a little too much. I started to zone out because of the repetitive nature of the writing. I mainly remember the history, his feminist argument, the creation support, and our roles as men and women. From here, the whole book just repeats all those topics over and over.

Overall, I would start veiling, but again, I had a heavy draw and interest towards it beforehand.

[Emily Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Partridge gives a helpful walk through of 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings as well as a thorough look at its history. He grounds his argument in the Scripture and by staying faithful to it makes a strong case.

Here and there he draws conclusions that I didn’t follow from his argument or from the text. And some topics like the one on differing glories left me confused still. He also encourages a “slippery slope fallacy” perspective of how women uncovering has been a catalyst for the feminist movement and all the gender confusion we have in western culture today.

Although I didn’t come away fully agreeing with Partidge’s stance, his book is definitely helpful in diving into and understanding 1 Corinthians 11 and the subject of head coverings.

[Mace Wilder · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a first read through, I found this book very approachable. He quotes "Good Order in the Church" by Leslie McFall a good deal which is just shy of 600 pgs. So this book is a good sub 200 page primer for those looking to understand the pro head coverings position who don't want something too exhaustive. He does a decent enough job covering the text and making a good argument for his point in a respectful way. I would definitely recommend this to anyone considering how 1 Cor 11 applies to today. He cites his sources so this quick read could be a good launch pad for you into other books on the topic should you find this lacking.

Overall a good primer. No glaring faults that would make me rate it lower than 5 stars though I may update this later on subsequent read throughs.