The oldest trick in the book: Narrative explorations of oppression and resistance in Exodus 1

Philosophers and theorists have offered many explanations of the origins and nature of injustice. The distilled wisdom of victims of oppression, however, often find expression in indigenous literary forms such as folk songs and narratives. This article examines Exodus 1 as one such narrative reflect...

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Main Author: Jones, Barry A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2017]
In: Review and expositor
Year: 2017, Volume: 114, Issue: 2, Pages: 157-165
IxTheo Classification:FD Contextual theology
HB Old Testament
NCC Social ethics
Further subjects:B Bible. Exodus 1
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:Philosophers and theorists have offered many explanations of the origins and nature of injustice. The distilled wisdom of victims of oppression, however, often find expression in indigenous literary forms such as folk songs and narratives. This article examines Exodus 1 as one such narrative reflection on the causes of oppression and the ways that suffering communities and their allies might resist regimes that employ fear, prejudice, and violence to exploit vulnerable populations for political gain.
ISSN:2052-9449
Contains:Enthalten in: Review and expositor
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0034637317701094