Understanding Shame/Honour Culture in the Bible

Why do we need to understand shame/honour culture in order to appreciate the cultural context of the bible? In this episode, Mary and Paul discuss the importance of understanding the shame/honour worldview for every bible reader. If you want to fully engage with Paul and Mary's discussion here, it might be helpful for you to also watch the sermon that Paul preached on "Real Shame and Honour," which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuOEPOrUe5g&t=2199s