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Misreading scripture with individualist eyes : patronage, honor, and shame in the biblical world /

Richards, E. Randolph

Misreading scripture with individualist eyes : patronage, honor, and shame in the biblical world / E. Randolph Richards and Richard James. - xii, 291 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

"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"--

9780830852758

2020028998


Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible--Social scientific criticism.


Civilization, Ancient.


Mediterranean Region--Civilization.
Mediterranean Region--Social conditions.

BS511.3 / .R52 2020

220.6/7

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