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

"The Bible was written within collectivist cultures, and it's easy for Westerners to misinterpret--or miss--important elements.

Combining the expertise of a biblical scholar and a missionary practitioner, this essential guidebook explores the deep social structures of the ancient Mediterranean, stripping away individualist assumptions and helping us read the Bible better"--.