Strange Scriptures That Perplex the Western Mind
Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013
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- Title
- Strange Scriptures That Perplex the Western Mind
- Author
- Bowen, Barbara M.
- Publisher
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1494456443
- ISBN 13
- 9781494456443
Unlock the hidden, oriental context of the Bible and transform confusing, baffling passages into beautiful, life-changing truths.
Why did Jesus curse a fig tree for not having fruit when it wasn't even the season for figs? Why did the Psalmist talk about putting his tears in a bottle? Why is a hypocrite compared to a "whited sepulchre"?
To the modern Western reader, the Holy Scriptures are filled with bizarre phrases, strange idioms, and perplexing rituals. The reason for this confusion is simple: the Bible is an Eastern book, written by Easterners, heavily steeped in ancient Oriental customs, geography, and agriculture. When we read it through our 21st-century Western lens, we miss the depth, the nuance, and often the literal meaning of what God is saying.
In Strange Scriptures That Perplex the Western Mind, renowned researcher and traveler Barbara M. Bowen takes you on an eye-opening journey across the lands of the Bible. By pulling back the curtain on ancient Middle Eastern daily life, hospitality, warfare, and agriculture, she effortlessly bridges the cultural chasm, causing dark and difficult verses to instantly burst into brilliant morning light.
Why This Cultural Guide is an Absolute Must-Have:-
Decodes Baffling Verses: Stop skipping over difficult or strange phrases in Scripture. Get clear, logical, and historical explanations that make sense of the text.
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Vivid Historical Context: Experience what it was actually like to live, walk, and work in ancient Palestine, Egypt, and Mesopotamia during biblical times.
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Deepens Your Devotional Life: Far from a dry, clinical academic study, Bowen’s insights illuminate the profound love, protection, and sovereign care of God hidden inside Eastern metaphors.
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The Perfect Companion for Study: An exceptional reference manual to keep next to your Bible during morning devotions, sermon preparation, or small group curriculum.
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The Secrets of Eastern Hospitality: Why washing a guest's feet, eating salt together, and the "law of the roof" carried life-or-death spiritual spiritual meanings.
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Agriculture and Nature Imagery: The true meaning behind the "early and latter rain," the "threshing floor," and why the shepherd always walks ahead of the sheep.
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Domestic and Social Customs: The cultural realities of ancient Eastern weddings, mourning rituals, garments, and marketplace trading that completely reshape how you read the parables of Jesus.
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Idioms and Figures of Speech: Unpacking the colorful, poetic hyperbole used by the prophets that Westerners easily misunderstand or take out of context.
"The Bible was written for us, but it was not written to us. To truly understand the words of the prophets and the parables of our Lord, we must learn to sit in their tents, walk their roads, and think with an Eastern mind." — Barbara M. Bowen
Stop guessing at the meaning of difficult passages. Let Barbara M. Bowen guide you out of modern Western confusion into the rich, vibrant, and authentic world of the ancient Near East.
See the Bible through a completely new lens. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to secure your copy today!
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