"The social currency of the ancient world was public honor and shame."

For far too long the deeper message of the Bible has been lost in the haze of modern western assumptions. The time has come to liberate its original meaning by understanding the "honor/shame" feelings of those to whom it was addressed. 

Modern western people also live in "honor" and "shame", but this so-called "shame" is, in contrast with Bible times, internalized, and is experienced individually as a feeling that we now refer to as "guilt" (ie. "low self-esteem"). 

Why understand honor/shame cultures?

Contrary to modern claims from religious and secular institutions, much of the message of the Bible remains concealed from modern man because of our ignorance of the perspective and priorities of the people to who it was written. If we are to be saved from a "death by cliche", we are obliged to gain a proper understanding of the different types of honor/shame cultures. 

The Basics

Learn about the 5 different types of honor and shame. 

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The Glory of the Story

Learn about the historic story of men traversing from shame to glory. 

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"Coming on the Clouds"

Learn about the ancient significance and symbolism of the idea of someone "coming on the clouds of heaven".

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