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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes
Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
Book • 2012
This book identifies nine areas where Western cultural assumptions diverge from the cultural context of the Bible.
Richards and O'Brien address issues such as individualism vs.
collectivism, honor-shame cultures, and the importance of understanding implicit cultural norms in ancient texts.
The authors aim to help readers reinterpret Scripture without imposing modern Western assumptions, thereby gaining a more accurate understanding of the biblical message.
Richards and O'Brien address issues such as individualism vs.
collectivism, honor-shame cultures, and the importance of understanding implicit cultural norms in ancient texts.
The authors aim to help readers reinterpret Scripture without imposing modern Western assumptions, thereby gaining a more accurate understanding of the biblical message.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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Tim Mackie as a resource for understanding cultural differences in biblical interpretation.
Tim Mackie as a resource for understanding cultural differences in biblical interpretation.
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The Bible Wasn’t Written in English – Paradigm E9
Mentioned by Mike Erre as the author of a wonderful book with a threefold way of analyzing how we approach a text.
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The Bible as a Cross Cultural Experience
Recommended by Pastor Vinke for its insights on the communal view of shame and its difference from the Western perspective.
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Why You Can’t Follow Jesus Alone - S20E5
Recommended by Jerrad Lopes as a helpful resource for understanding the scriptures through a non-Western perspective.
Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes (with Randy Richards)
Mentioned as emphasizing that we may not be reading scripture the way Paul intended.
What Is the Main Focus of Paul's Letter to the Romans? Dr. Joey Dodson
Recommended by Tim Whitaker as a book that blew his mind, highlighting how Westerners unintentionally read their culture into the Bible.
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