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

by Richard James, E. Randolph Richards, E Randolph Richards

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830852751
• ISBN13: 9780830852758
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"