Familiarity with the significance of honor and shame in the ancient world will enhance your understanding of the Bible on every page.

Honor & Shame

Examples of head and face communicating honor or shame: 1 Sam. 10:1; Ps. 23:5; Judg. 11:8-9; Matt. 5:39; Mark 15:16-20; Luke 14:8-10; Rev. 4:10
Examples of Riposte include: Luke 4:1-13; Lk. 5:29-39; Lk. 6:1-5, 6-11; Lk. 7:39-50; Lk. 10:25-37; Lk. 11:37-54; Lk. 13:10-17; Lk. 14:1-6; Lk. 15:1-32; Lk. 16:14-18; Lk. 19:39-40, 45-48; Lk. 20:1-47
Examples of boasting include: Rom. 2:17, 23; Rom. 3:27; Rom. 4:2; Rom. 5:2, 11; Rom. 11:18; 1 Cor. 1:29-31; 2 Cor. 7:4; 2 Cor. 9:2-4; 2 Cor. 11:18-12:6; 2 Thess. 1:4
Links

Honorshame.com (excellent website with a lot of information on this subject. The videos above are also produced by this website and provide an insightful look at honor & shame).
What is Face in Asian Culture and Why Should We Care? (This article is referred to in the episode)
Cross Examination: The Cross of Christ in the Roman World (This is an article by Randy that explores the implications of honor and shame regarding the Cross).
Other Resources
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Available at Amazon USA / UK