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Handbook of Biblical Social Values, Third Edition

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by John J. Pilch

    • Author

      John J. Pilch

    • Book Format

      Paperback / softback

    • Publisher

      Cascade Books

    • Published

      November 2016

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    Handbook of Biblical Social Values, Third Edition

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    Product Description

    Values are culturally specific. This handbook explains select biblical social values in their Mediterranean cultural contexts. Some examples of values are altruism, freedom, family-centeredness, obedience, parenting, and power. Though the English words for the values described here would be familiar to readers (e.g., altruism) the meanings of such words differ between cultures. In the Mediterranean world, for instance, altruism is a duty incumbent upon anyone who has surplus. It is interpersonal and group specific. In the West, especially in the United States, altruism is impersonal and universally oriented generosity that operates in a highly organized context. This handbook not only presents the Mediterranean meanings of these value words but also contrasts those meanings with Western ones. ""An already useful resource is strengthened in this third edition. New entries (e.g., 'Collectivism'; 'Mouth-Ears') and an updated bibliography for many of the entries make the

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    • Author

      John J. Pilch

    • Book Format

      Paperback / softback

    • Publisher

      Cascade Books

    • Published

      November 2016

    • Edition

      3rd

    • Weight

      364g

    • Dimensions

      153 x 227 x 16 mm

    • ISBN

      9781498289641

    • ISBN-10

      1498289649

    • Eden Code

      4506908

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    • Author/Creator: John J. Pilch

    • ISBN: 9781498289641

    • Publisher: Cascade Books

    • Release Date: November 2016

    • Weight: 364g

    • Dimensions: 153 x 227 x 16 mm

    • Eden Code: 4506908

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