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Misreading scripture with western eyes: removing cultural blinders..

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Because of the cultural distance between the biblical world and our contemporary setting, we often bring modern Western biases to the text. For example:
When Western readers hear Paul exhorting women to "dress modestly," we automatically think in terms of sexual modesty. But most women in that culture would never wear racy clothing. The context suggests that Paul is likely more concerned about economic modesty--that Christian women not flaunt their wealth through expensive clothes, braided hair and gold jewelry.

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220.67 RIC m

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220.67 RIC m

Publisher

Downers Grove : IVP Books., 2012

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240p.; 21 cm.

Language

English

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978-0-8308-3782-3

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220.67

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Subject(s)

BIBLE - SOCIAL-SCENTIFIC CRITICISM

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