Judy Jones

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Translating aidōs as “with modesty” can mislead in other ways too. In America, we assume Paul is talking about dressing in sexually modest ways. Paul is actually talking about economics, being economically modest. Women are not to dress lavishly, with expensive clothes, gold, and pearls.
Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World
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