This book explores the controversial theological premise that, while maintaining equality of essence, functionally the Son is eternally subordinate to the Father and women are permanently subordinate to men. The author shares from her research and personal experience to make the case that equality of essence on the one hand, and permanent functional subordination on the other - whether applied to the Trinity or the relationship between men and women - is a questionable premise and is not supported logically, historically, or biblically. This book includes contemporary, historical, and biblical research regarding functional and essential equality and explores the practical implications of true equality. - Publisher info.