Let us view this chapter within the context of cultural practices.....What was the Jewish customs of the day....what was the real issue why Paul had to say the women should keep silent....Remember Paul was really focusing on getting the word across to people clearly and with minimal disturbances...I've heard that with men and women seated separately and the focus was on men....the wives use to look to their husband for clarity of the teachings on spot and the cross talk was rather disturbing and limiting hence the rule.....
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