Misreading scripture with individualist eyes : patronage, honor, and shame in the biblical world / E. Randolph Richards and Richard James.

By:

Richards, E. Randolph (Ernest Randolph) [author.]

Contributor(s):

James, Richard (Crosscultural trainer) [author.]

Material type: Text

TextDescription: xii, 291 pages ; 23 cmISBN:

9780830852758

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Additional physical formats: Online version:: Misreading scripture with individualist eyesDDC classification:

220.6/7 23

LOC classification:

BS511.3 .R52 2020

Summary: "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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MARY IMMACULATE LIBRARY Open Shelf	BS511.3 .R52 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	84040

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"--

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