Whitewashing Evangelical Scripture: The Case of Slavery and Antisemitism in the English Standard Version

Religious communities in pluralistic societies often hold in tension the task of reinforcing core identities and ideals within the community while negotiating public relations among those outside the community. Christian communities have sought to accomplish both projects materially through Bible mo...

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Main Author: Perry, Samuel L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford University Press 2021
In: Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Year: 2021, Volume: 89, Issue: 2, Pages: 612-643
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