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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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