Honor and Shame Rhetoric as a Unifying Motif in Ephesians

New Testament scholarship increasingly recognizes the importance of honor and shame dynamics for understanding biblical texts. That recognition has not been applied to studies in Ephesians in a consistently developed way. The present article offers a detailed exploration of Ephesians' persistent regard for honor and shame. This pervasive motif unifies the epistle's varied contents. Its pervasiveness has significant implications for understanding both the purpose and content of the letter.