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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses topics including marriage, the expansion of the journal "Priscilla Papers" under the leadership of editor Gretchen Gaebelein Hull from 1989-2000, and the changes made to the journal since editor Carol R. Theissen took leadership in 2000.

The article discusses several teachings about the equality of man and woman in the Bible. Topics covered include the affirmation of the equal standing of man and woman in the Bible's message regarding gender in the church and marriage, explanation of gender equality in the book of Genesis, description of women in the Old Testament, and Jesus' treatment of women as equals.

The article discusses the principles of mutuality based on the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 7, which includes fidelity in marriage, loss of a spouse through death, and responsibility when an unbelieving spouse leaves. The author claims that the text is a neglected treatise on gender and hopes that the article will start a series of dialogue to reframe the discussion on the matter.

The article focuses on marital oneness and its relation to God's image in humanity. According to the author, closer discernment of biblical influence on spousal relationship helps the people to model pervasively the image of God. The author explains that God's image in humanity is reflected in the sinless state of Adam and Eve, and despite of the fact that their bond with God was destroyed, the essence of God's image in humans remained intact.

The article discusses marriage and singleness as an appropriate tools in teaching about God. It is claimed that relational mutuality is already implanted in human nature and that the image of God is the pattern for humanity. The author emphasizes the necessity of chastity in being single, as well as faithfulness in marriage.

The article discusses the negative impact brought to African women and society by the dowry payment practice. Topics discussed include the introduction of the cash economy that led to the commercialization of the dowry, also termed as bride-wealth payment, the common practice of forced marriages in pastoralist communities in the country, and role of African women as a source of labor and a machine for giving birth.

The article focuses on the relation of American colloquialism "side by side" to marriage. According to the author, side by side is the intended relationship of man and woman by virtue of creation. This idea was expressed in the book of Genesis 2:18-24. It notes that the Hebrew word ezer, which means helper in English, refers to side-by-side partnership of help.