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R. S. Sugirtharajah - Postcolonial Biblical Reader, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

Postcolonial Biblical Reader

Av R. S. Sugirtharajah

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Beskrivning
This wide-ranging Reader provides a comprehensive survey of the interaction between postcolonial criticism and biblical studies. Examines how various empires such as the Persian and Roman affected biblical narratives. Demonstrates how different biblical writers such as Paul, Matthew and Mark handled the challenges of empire. Includes examples of the practical application of postcolonial criticism to biblical texts. Considers contemporary issues such as diaspora, race, representation and territory. Editorial commentary draws out the key points to be made and creates a coherent narrative.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2005-11-21
  • Mått: 173 x 246 x 19 mm
  • Vikt: 585 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 336
  • Förlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405133500
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R. S. Sugirtharajah is Professor of Biblical Hermeneutics at the University of Birmingham. Prior to his current appointment, he was Senior Lecturer in Third World Theologies at Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham. His previous publications include Postcolonial Reconfigurations (2003), Postcolonial Criticism and Biblical Interpretation (2002), The Bible and the Third World (2001), and The Bible and Empire: Postcolonial Explorations (2005).

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"This book, edited by one of the foremost proponents of postcolonial biblical criticism, will provide a useful entrée into this important area of study and a representative and wide-ranging selection of essays with which to engage." (Journal for the Study of the New Testament)

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