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    Honor and Shame, Part I
    What it is and why it's important


    When it comes to understanding how almost 100% of the ancient world and 70% of the present population1 think, and value, and view the world, one of the most integral and core values to start investigating is the concept of honor and shame. Honor and shame are so interwoven into the fabric of most of the world's cultures, including those shown in the Bible, that to stay ignorant of or simply to ignore it would be a fatal detriment to one's understanding of Scripture.

    Honor was so important that Greek historian and philosopher, Xenophon, in his work Hiero made it the sole distinction between humanity and the lower ...
    by Published on January 17th 2012 09:12 PM

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    Manwë Súlimo

    The Social World of the Bible - Honor and Shame, Part I

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    Honor and Shame, Part I
    What it is and why it's important


    When it comes to understanding how almost 100% of the ancient world and 70% of the present population1 think, and value, and view the world, one of the most integral and core values to start investigating is the concept of honor and shame. Honor and shame are so interwoven into the fabric of most of the world's cultures, including those shown in the Bible, that to stay ignorant of or simply to ignore it would be a fatal detriment to one's understanding of Scripture.

    Honor was so important that Greek historian and philosopher, Xenophon, in his work Hiero made it the sole distinction between humanity and the lower... read more
    Manwë Súlimo January 22nd 2012, 07:56 PM
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    It is not my standard protocol to use tweb as my political platform as I do not want to abuse the privilege. However to show solidarity amongst many of the internet communities to combat the attempts by the US govt to censor the internet we will be partaking in the SOPA/PIPA blackout. I greatly apologize for the last minute notice and hope you will give me grace for the decision.

    More information may be found here... read more
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