for men and women which, if bypassed, lead to disaster as illustrated by the fall. “Through childbearing” (2:15) is Paul’s way of summarizing the role of the woman (cf. 5:14). It refers to the whole process and related activities of bearing and raising children. Many evangelicals believe Paul is referring to salvation through the incarnation of Christ. But this seems like an obscure way to refer to this doctrine. Contextually, Paul seems to be referring to physical salvation or deliverance from the