Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World - Softcover

Richards, E Randolph; Richards, E. Randolph; James, Richard

 
9780830852758: Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World

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The Bible was written within collectivist cultures, and it’s easy for Westerners to misinterpret-or miss-important elements. Combining the expertise of a biblical scholar and a missionary practitioner, this essential guidebook explores the deep social structures of the ancient Mediterranean, stripping away individualist assumptions and helping us read the Bible better.

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E. Randolph Richards (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is provost and professor of biblical studies in the School of Ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University. His many books include Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, Rediscovering Jesus, Rediscovering Paul, The Story of Israel, and Paul and First-Century Letter Writing. Richard James (pseudonym) is a crosscultural trainer and is involved in leading church planting teams in the Middle East.

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ISBN 10:  0369388631 ISBN 13:  9780369388636
Verlag: ReadHowYouWant, 2024
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