The Hope of Glory: Honor Discourse and New Testament Interpretation

The Hope of Glory: Honor Discourse and New Testament Interpretation invites the reader to examine how the New Testament sought to shape the ambitions behaviors and social interactions of honor-sensitive people. How did these texts help the early Christians set their hearts on gaining honor and self-respect before God and withstand societys pressure to return to its values? How may those who share commitment to Jesus support one another so as to offset societys erosion of their commitment? What is the source of the believers honor and how can he or she preserve it intact?