The postcolonial Biblical reader
This wide-ranging reader provides a comprehensive survey of the interaction between postcolonial criticism and biblical studies. It examines how various empires such as the Persian and Roman affected biblical narratives. It demonstrates how different biblical writers such as Paul, Matthew and Mark h...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
Malden, Mass. [u.a.]
Blackwell
2006
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| In: | Year: 2006 |
| Reviews: | The Postcolonial Biblical Reader. Edited by R. S. Sugirtharajah (2007) (Hunter, Alastair G.)
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible criticism
/ Political theology
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| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible
Postcolonial criticism
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| Summary: | This wide-ranging reader provides a comprehensive survey of the interaction between postcolonial criticism and biblical studies. It examines how various empires such as the Persian and Roman affected biblical narratives. It demonstrates how different biblical writers such as Paul, Matthew and Mark handled the challenges of empire. It includes examples of the practical application of postcolonial criticism to biblical texts. It considers contemporary issues such as diaspora, race, representation and territory. It features editorial commentary that draws out the key points to be made and creates a coherent narrative. - Theoretical practices -- Empires old and new -- Empire and exegesis -- Postcolonial concerns |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | XII, 317 S, 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 140513349X |