In “A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament,” Walter Breuggemann is discussing “The Created Order and the Re-Creation of Broken Order”…
“It is expecially remarkable that the “rule” of the man over the woman is seen as a consequence of sin; hence it stands over againat God’s creational intention…But this state of affairs has not been put in place for all time to come; no new orders of creation are established. Indeed, as with any consequences of sin, or divine judgements…effort should be made to relieve the toil, pain patricarchy and negative effects on nature. Such endeavors harmonize with God’s intentions in creation, though continuing sinfulness impedes the efffort…”
Brad is studying for his message on sunday and shared this with me…i find it worth sharing…some good stuff there…