In response to the coronavirus, China warns that people who care too much about the "face of politicians" will be "sinners" who are "nailed on the pillar of shame for eternity" Read more
In response to the coronavirus, China warns that people who care too much about the "face of politicians" will be "sinners" who are "nailed on the pillar of shame for eternity" Read more
Leadership is context dependent. Certainly, various principles for leadership span cultural settings; however, they might be fewer than many people would expect. Likewise, to learn how to train leaders in honor-shame contexts, we need to collaborate and share our experiences from across many contexts. Read more
Joshua Jipp, NT Professor at TEDS, will be a workshop leader at the upcoming Honor-Shame Conference in June 8-10, 2020. This post spotlights a few areas of his research with particular relevance for honor and shame. I won’t be surprised if Joshua Jipp also spurs ongoing conversation following the upcoming conference. Read more
If you enjoyed it, I'd be grateful if you'd nominate Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes for IVP's Readers' Choice Awards. By spreading the word, more people can see how honor and shame shape Paul's message and mission. As a result, we'll expand the conversation and discern more applications for our contemporary ministry. Read more
Honor and shame have significant implications for both theology and missiology. This point helps to explain the purpose of the upcoming 2020 Honor-Shame Conference at Wheaton College. Read more
Nicholas Romanin reviews a new book, Grace to the City: Studies in the Gospel from China. It compiles sermons and prayers from pastors in China. These sermons give a direct glimpse of the theology of the church in China Read more
John 3:16 is the first verse most Christians memorize. It can also be misleading, especially in Mandarin. Read more
The Trump impeachment inquiry highlights several dimensions of honor and shame as well as their practical significance. In this article, I will underscore multiple aspects of the Trump-Ukraine scandal. These points are just a few ways that honor and shame shape the relevant events and dynamics Read more
Christianity Today just named the winners of its 2020 book awards. Let me just say.... I've never been more excited to see the list of winners! Read more
Why does shame have a bad name in the West, yet Confucian societies regard shame as essential for morality? We explore this question in Part Three of my “interview” with Bongrae Seok’s "Moral Psychology of Confucian Shame: Shame of Shamelessness." Read more
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