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T. Michael W. Halcomb
Scholar presenting a Cultural Keys teaching on honor and shame in the world of Jesus; affiliated with GlossaHouse and known for work on reading the New Testament in its cultural context.
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Jan 9, 2026
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1464. Honor, Shame, and the World of Jesus | Cultural Keys to Reading the New Testament
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In this discussion, T. Michael W. Halcomb, a scholar affiliated with GlossaHouse, delves into the ancient honor-shame culture that shaped the New Testament. He reveals how this lens transforms our understanding of key figures like Jesus and the Pharisees, illustrating that Jesus embraced social risks by associating with sinners. Halcomb vividly illustrates how crucifixion served as public humiliation and explores the prodigal son's narrative as a story of honor restoration. He draws intriguing parallels between ancient social dynamics and modern-day honor-seeking behaviors.
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