The Hope of Glory
Honor Discourse and New Testament Interpretation
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2009
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Publisher's Description
The Hope of Glory: Honor Discourse and New Testament Interpretation invites the reader to examine how the New Testament sought to shape the ambitions, behaviors, and social interactions of honor-sensitive people. How did these texts help the early Christians set their hearts on gaining honor and self-respect before God, and withstand society's pressure to return to its values? How may those who share commitment to Jesus support one another so as to offset society's erosion of their commitment? What is the source of the believer's honor, and how can he or she preserve it intact?
Endorsements (2)
“DeSilva brings some of the best results of social-scientific and rhetorical analyses of the New Testament out of the academic ghetto and . . . makes them available to non-specialists. . . . A real contribution to our understanding of early Christianity--and of ourselves.”
“. . . focus on the influence of honor and shame principles in the ancient Mediterranean world has been less well defined . . . David deSilva's work on 'honor discourse' clarifies just how important honor and disgrace were to the peoples of this region. . . . Readers will appreciate both the degree of scholarly thoroughness in his treatment of ancient sources as well as the broad use of modern studies that effectively pull together current thinking on the New Testament world.”
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