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Cultural World of the New Testament

  1. Lesson One
    Honor and Shame in the Greco-Roman World
    8 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Honor and Shame in 1 Peter
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Patronage and Reciprocity in the Greco-Roman World
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Patronage and Reciprocity in Hebrews
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Kinship and the Household in the Greco-Roman World
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Kinship and the Household in 1 Peter
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Purity and Pollution in the Greco-Roman World
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    Purity and Pollution in Hebrews
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  9. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    2 Activities

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson you will observe how the writer of Hebrews uses the concepts of patronage and reciprocity to discuss the relationship between first-century Christians and God. You will also consider how these concepts might shape your own faith and Christian community.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  1. Interpret aspects of patronage and reciprocity in New Testament writings.
  2. Reflect on how patronage and reciprocity in the New Testament shape how we think about and relate to God.
  3. Identify aspects of patronage and reciprocity that can shape relationships in your own community of faith.