D&J050 : Maximise your daily bible reading! : Understanding the cultural background of the bible
In our daily bible reading, some knowledge of the cultural background will enrich our understanding of any passage, although the text as it stands is still God’s all sufficient word to us.
References in this episode:
- Jewish attitudes to Gentiles and Samaritans
- Colossians 2:15 – Triumph; see also Just a Taste of Heaven (David Petts), pages 118-119.
- 1 Corinthians 11 – Communion
- 1 Corinthians 10 – Meat offered to idols
- The holy kiss
- Head coverings and long hair
- 1 Corinthians 14; 1 Timothy 2:12 – Women teaching
Also referenced was Gordon Fee’s commentary on 1 Corinthians 11.
To find out more about David Petts, visit www.davidpetts.org.
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