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Shame is one of the most universal and debilitating emotions that shape our lives, corroding identity, relationships, and even human intimacy with God. Drawing on biblical theology, church history, and contemporary psychology, this book unpacks the essence of shame and why it attaches so stubbornly to our stories. The book explores different kinds of shame and distinguishes it from similar emotions such as guilt, humiliation, and embarrassment. Shame related to morality, attribution, abuse, and identity affects humans both individually and culturally.

At the heart of the book is the claim that the incarnation and death of Jesus directly address every form of shame. By tracing how Christ takes our shame and clothes us with his honor, the book examines how the church should handle shame and highlights the hope that comes when shame is finally eradicated.