Status is the hierarchy resulting from how we value (appraise) differences. A fundamental desire, status has personal and social benefits. Read more
Status is the hierarchy resulting from how we value (appraise) differences. A fundamental desire, status has personal and social benefits. Read more
It’s that time of year again– the 2023 Annual Conference of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS)! (This year, I’m skipping SBL) I want to let you know about a couple of papers I’m giving at ETS as well as two sessions that might interest you. I’m presenting in each of these sessions, so I’ll attach my abstract at the bottom so you can know what I’ll be talking about. Sessions of Interest Wednesday, November 15th 8:30 AM – 11:40 AM... Read more
Everyone cares about status. To say otherwise means you’re delusional or simply don’t understand status. Unfortunately for many Christians, talking about status is taboo. Read more
Some claim that punishment is the mechanism that secures God’s forgiveness; instead, it is the consequence of God not forgiving sin. Read more
Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother demonstrates how Paul uses Artemis to contextualize his message for the Ephesians Read more
Much written about Artemis of Ephesus is manifestly wrong. Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother helps to fix that problem Read more
The Old Testament presents numerous examples of sacrifices, many of which can be understood as symbolic meals offered to God by His worshipers. From the solemnity of the Passover Lamb to the simple grain offerings, these sacrifices were not only acts of atonement but also deeply communal and spiritual experiences. Read more
Former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, underscores why we need to take seriously phenomena like fame and social status. Read more
Here are four key implications from ministry of understanding the differences between dignity cultures, honor cultures, and face cultures. Read more
We speak of honor-shame cultures but reality is more nuanced. Let's distinguish three distinct cultural logics: dignity, honor, and face. Read more
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