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

Name: Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World
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Book Synopsis: The Bible was written within collectivist cultures. When Westerners, immersed in individualism, read the Bible, it's easy to misinterpret important elements—or miss them altogether. In any culture, the most important things usually go without being said. So to read Scripture well we benefit when we uncover the unspoken social structures and values of its world. We need to recalibrate our vision.

Combining the expertise of a biblical scholar and a missionary practitioner, Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes is an essential guidebook to the cultural background of the Bible and how it should inform our reading. E. Randolph Richards and Richard James explore deep social structures of the ancient Mediterranean—kinship, patronage, and brokerage—along with their key social tools—honor, shame, and boundaries—that the biblical authors lived in and lie below the surface of each text. From Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar to Peter's instructions to elders, the authors strip away individualist assumptions and bring the world of the biblical writers to life.

Expanding on the popular Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, this book makes clear how understanding collectivism will help us better understand the Bible, which in turn will help us live more faithfully in an increasingly globalized world.

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Are you truly understanding the Bible's message? Are you missing important elements that are hidden beneath the surface? Don't let individualism cloud your interpretation. Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World is your essential guidebook to unlocking the cultural background of the Bible and enhancing your reading experience. Written by experts in biblical scholarship and missionary practice, this book reveals the unspoken social structures and values that shape the biblical text.

Imagine gaining a deeper insight into the ancient Mediterranean world, where kinship, patronage, and brokerage played crucial roles in people's lives. With Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes, you'll unravel the key social tools of honor, shame, and boundaries that lie beneath each biblical passage. From the stories of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, to the instructions given to elders by Peter, this book strips away individualist assumptions and brings the world of the biblical writers to life.

This is not just another book on biblical interpretation. Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes goes beyond the popular Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes to introduce you to the vastness of collectivism and how it influences our understanding of the Bible today. By recalibrating your vision, you'll be able to read Scripture with a fresh perspective and live more faithfully in our increasingly globalized world.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to dive deep into the cultural background of the Bible. Empower yourself with knowledge and enrich your spiritual journey. Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World is the key to unlocking a whole new level of scriptural understanding. Take the first step today and grab your copy!

Interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible's cultural background? Unlock the secrets of the biblical world with Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes now!

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