How can we show that the influence of honor and shame is prevalent in the Bible? At the same time, how can people make sense of its practical implications? After all, honor and shame are dynamics that affect all areas of life, not just “ministry strategies.” Is it even possible to write something that challenges both the intellect and the mind?
Because that’s what my co-author Ryan Jensen and I are trying to do. Seeking the Face of God: A Practical Reflection on Biblical Honor and Shame. Coming soon. Now available for pre-order!
what is it about?
Description on the back cover of the book.
Honor and shame affect every aspect of life, including relationships, politics, and social media. It should come as no surprise, then, that honor and shame shape the message of the Bible and all that Christians are called to. Unfortunately, many leaders and lay people do not understand the theological and practical importance of these concepts to the church.
This book thus provides an accessible entry point for addressing these topics in the daily lives of Christians. Seeking God’s Face contains 101 practical reflections on honor and shame taken from entire pages of the Bible. It presents honor and shame not as abstract concepts, but as compelling issues affecting evangelism, spiritual formation, and discipleship. Seeking God’s Face helps readers faithfully interpret biblical texts and apply their messages in a meaningful way.
Contains 101 practical reflections on the Bible from the perspective of taking honor and shame seriously. Therefore, we explore places that adopt such language and related concepts. We will also attempt to demonstrate how various biblical texts affect our own sense of honor and shame.
we will try Fusing two genres of writing to get something truly fresh.
On the one hand, many people like to read prayers. I don’t In my opinion, most devotionals are a little too “fluffy” and disrespectful of the Bible. Rigorous academic tomes, on the other hand, tend not to reach a wider audience and often lack the practicality that people need.
of Seeking God’s Face, We connect these approaches to what is theologically substantive and practically significantThis is my first attempt at writing a book for a broader, more general level of readership. Admittedly, a little ambitious in this book. You decide whether we succeed or not.
I’ll be posting some sample excerpts in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here are some of the acknowledgments we received.
some approval
“To have an intellectual grasp of a concept is one thing; to apply it to your mind is another. We invite readers to personally engage with the dynamics of culture that are deeply important to first-time readers of A unique blend of academic consideration and personal dedication”
Brandon O’Brien, Ph.D., Content Development and Distribution Director, Redeemer City to City, Western Eyes Misread the Bible
“Seeking God’s Face It offers 101 passages that traverse the biblical landscape, dissipating the fog surrounding honor and shame, and paving the way for more true worship and ministry. Please read this book with caution. It touches your heart, head and hands”
Tom Steffen, DMiss., Professor Emeritus, Cooke School of Intercultural Studies, University of Viola
“In this series of reflections, Jackson Wu and Ryan Jensen draw the reader into the scriptures through the lens of honor and shame. cultures that have A bright and thought-provoking conclusionwhile maintaining the focus of the cross, which emphasizes God’s challenge and care for the church.
Lucy Peppiatt, Ph.D., Principal, Westminster Theological Centre, UK, Author Rediscovering the Bible’s Vision of Women
“Seeking God’s Face It takes our hearts and minds through the stories of the Bible and shows how honor and shame are powerful themes throughout the Bible. Theologically robust, deeply formative, and accessible to a wide range of readersThis book is a gift to God’s people. I strongly recommend it. ”
Jim Mullins, Redemption Tempe senior pastor and co-author Symphony of missions: Doing Your Part in God’s Work in the World
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