Cultural Tools for Interpreting the Good NewsLiturgical Press, 2002 - 81 pagini How can reading the Bible in its appropriate Mediterranean cultural context shed light on concerns of believers who live in Western or other cultures? In Cultural Tools for Interpreting the Good News, John J. Pilch presents a basic introduction to the ancient Middle Eastern culture in which the Bible originated. A brief review of the life of Jesus from birth to death and resurrection guides the selection of biblical text segments to illustrate key cultural concepts so that believers may appropriate the Bible for personal or community life. Chapter one examines the core Middle Eastern cultural concepts honor and shame as they are reflected in the stories about Jesus' origins and his behavior in adulthood. Chapter two describes how Jesus grew up to become a typical and successful male in his culture. Chapter three presents Jesus as a Holy Man in his tradition who announces the reign of God especially in parables. Chapter four shows how Jesus sought to establish the reign of God especially in his healing activities and by offering fresh insights into the appearances of the Risen Jesus. Chapters are Honor and Shame," *How a Mediterranean Boy Becomes a Man, - *Jesus Announces the Reign of God, - *Jesus Seeks to Establish the Reign of God. - |
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... Peters Pilch ( 1936-1997 ) proud daughter of the Diocese of Little Rock resting in the peace of God at Calvary Cemetery Fort Smith , Arkansas This One 5EYS - GZC - NJBG Contents Introduction 1 Chapter One : Honor and Shame 5.
... God 38 Chapter Four : Jesus Seeks to Establish the Reign of God 56 Select Resources 75 Index of Scripture Citations 77 Index of Cultural Terms 81 Introduction The challenge of reading the Bible and interpreting it.
... God is with us . " When Joseph awoke , he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home . He had no relations with her until she bore a son , and he named him Jesus ( Matt 1 : 18-25 ) . The topic ...
... God ( Matt 19 : 6 ) The ideal marriage partners were patrilateral cousins ; that is , a son would marry his father's brother's daughter ( see Gen 24 : 4 , 15 , 24 , 47 ) . But the mothers could rearrange the choices ( see Gen 29 : 21-27 ) ...
... God sent the rain . Some person is always responsible . If no human person can be identified , then it must be an ... God . A hasid was so con- cerned with pleasing God that he went beyond the basic . If it was necessary to wash one's ...
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How a Mediterranean | 21 |
Jesus Announces the Reign of God | 38 |
Jesus Seeks to Establish the Reign of God | 56 |
Select Resources | 75 |
Index of Cultural Terms 81 | |