Handbook of Biblical Social Values (Matrix: The Bible in Mediterranean Context)

ISBN 10: 1498289665 / ISBN 13: 9781498289665

Published by Wipf and Stock, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Biblical Social Values (Matrix: The Bible in Mediterranean Context)
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498289665
• ISBN 13: 9781498289665
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Values are culturally specific. This handbook explains select biblical social values in their Mediterranean cultural contexts. Some examples of values are altruism, freedom, family-centeredness, obedience, parenting, and power. Though the English words for the values described here would be familiar to readers (e.g., altruism) the meanings of such words differ between cultures. In the Mediterranean world, for instance, altruism is a duty incumbent upon anyone who has surplus. It is interpersonal and group specific. In the West, especially in the United States, altruism is impersonal and universally oriented generosity that operates in a highly organized context. This handbook not only presents the Mediterranean meanings of these value words but also contrasts those meanings with Western ones.

About the Authors

John J. Pilch teaches biblical studies at Georgetown Univeristy. He has also been invited as a visiting professor to universities and seminaries throughout the world. Among his numerous publications are "Introducing the Cultural Context of the Old Testament, ' 'Introducing the Cultural Context of the New Testament, ' and 'Healing in the New Testament.'

Bruce J. Malina is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Creighton University. He is the author, coauthor, and editor of numerous influential books on the New Testament. These include The Social Gospel of Jesus (2001), The New Testament World (3rd ed., 2001), and Social-Science Models for Interpreting the Bible (edited with John J. Pilch, 2007).