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
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