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Theological Education
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R. Lucas Stamps
Amy Peeler
Daniel Lee Hill
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Scott Swain
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Defending Shame
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Our culture often views shame in a negative light. However, Paul’s use of shame, when properly understood and applied, has much to teach the contemporary church. Te-Li Lau examines Paul’s use of shame for moral formation within his Jewish and Greco-Roman context, compares and contrasts Paul’s use of shame with other cultural voices, and offers a corrective understanding for today’s church.
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Andrew King
J. Nelson Jennings
Jackson Wu
Richard Winter
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