Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes

Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible

By
E. Randolph Richards
E. Randolph Richards,
Brandon J. O'Brien
Brandon J. O'Brien
2012 • 240 pages

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