Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes: Honor and Shame in Paul's Message and Mission - Softcover

W., Jackson; Vaughn, Brad; Richards, E. Randolph

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9780830852239: Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes: Honor and Shame in Paul's Message and Mission
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ISBN 10: 0830852239 ISBN 13: 9780830852239
Publisher: IVP Academic, 2019

Synopsis

Christianity Today's 2020 Book of the Year Award of Merit - Biblical Studies

Biblical Foundations Award Finalist

What does it mean to “read Romans with Eastern eyes”?

Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Brad Vaughn directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation.

As readers, we bringour own cultural fluencies and values to the text. Our biases and background influence what we observe―and what we overlook. This book helps us consider ways we sometimes miss valuable insights because of widespread cultural blind spots.In Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes, Vaughn demonstrates how paying attention to East Asian culture provides a helpful lens for interpreting Paul's most complex letter. When read this way, we see how honor and shame shape so much of Paul's message and mission.

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About the Authors

Brad Vaughn (formerly published under the pseudonym Jackson W.; PhD, Southeastern Baptist) is theologian in residence with Global Training Network. He previously lived and worked in East Asia for almost two decades, teaching theology and missiology for Chinese pastors. He serves on the Asian/Asian-American Theology steering committee of the Evangelical Theological Society and is the author of Saving God's Face, One Gospel for All Nations, Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes, and Seeking God's Face.



E. Randolph Richards (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is provost and professor of biblical studies in the School of Ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University. His many books include Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes,Rediscovering Jesus, Rediscovering Paul, The Story of Israel, and Paul and First-Century Letter Writing.

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Publisher
IVP Academic
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0830852239
ISBN 13 
9780830852239
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
248
Rating
  • 3.96 out of 5 stars
    179 ratings by Goodreads