Sugirtharajah, R. S.
The Postcolonial Biblical Reader
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.
Nyckelord: RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament REL006090
- Författare
- Sugirtharajah, R. S.
- Utgivare
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Utgivningsår
- 2008
- Språk
- en
- Utgåva
- 1
- Sidantal
- 324 sidor
- Kategori
- Religioner
- Format
- E-bok
- eISBN (PDF)
- 9781405155380
- Tryckt ISBN
- 9781405133494