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Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World

Throughout, the authors point out things that Western readers easily miss in the Bible (such as the fact Jesus wasn’t talking about faith when he told his disciples to become like little children), helping them see beliefs they need to correct or new behaviors they need to cultivate.

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Inspired Imperfection: How the Bible’s Problems Enhance Its Divine Authority

If the reader is willing to read slowly and carefully, to follow the logic of the arguments Boyd makes, he/she will find solid answers to nagging questions about Scripture.

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The Mission of the Body of Christ (Retelling the Story #3)

In this third book in the Retelling the Story series, Ramsey again retells Scripture stories in a novel format to help people rediscover Scripture’s power.

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THE POETIC SCRIPTURES OF JOHN: God’s Word in Rhythm and Rhyme

Michael D. Wester has created something unique with his book, The Poetic Scriptures of John: God’s Word in Rhythm and Rhyme. It is a collection of five biblical books, originally penned by John the Apostle, rewritten as poetry.

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