TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mark S. Aidoo
PY  - 2017
CY  - Berlin, Germany
PB  - Peter Lang Verlag
SN  - 2196-0615
SN  - 9783631725368
TI  - Shame in the Individual Lament Psalms and African Spirituality
DO  - 10.3726/b11260
UR  - https://www.peterlang.com/document/1110059
N2  - The book explores how the rhetorical function of «bôš» («shame») and its cognates within twelve Individual Lament Psalms (ILP) reflect persuasive responses aimed at enhancing the relational spirituality of the psalmist. It argues that the Hebrew terminology of «bôš» is used as a response to enhance a spirituality of relatedness. The author argues that the plea for positive shame is to enhance positive spirituality that leads to changes of attitude, repentance, faithfulness, self-knowledge, and wholeness. Negative shame influences negative spirituality that leads to destruction and unworthiness. The volume reflects African Christian spirituality elucidating the psalmist’s perception of positive shame.
KW  - Disgrace-shame, Discretion-shame, Positive spirituality, Negative spirituality
LA  - English
ER  -