The postcolonial Biblical reader / edited by R.S. Sugirtharajah.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sugirtharajah, R. S. (Rasiah S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Christianity--Politics and government--History.

Christianity.

Politics and government.

History.

Physical Description:

xii, 317 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2006.

Summary:

This wide-ranging reader provides an extensive survey of the interaction between postcolonial criticism and biblical studies. The readings look at the emergence of postcolonial criticism and its relevance to biblical studies. They examine how various empires such as the Persian and Roman affected the narratives of the Bible, and how different biblical writers of the Hebrew scriptures, and others such as Paul, Matthew and Mark handled the challenges of empire. They also include illuminating examples of the practical application of postcolonial criticism to biblical texts, and explore issues which have emerged in the aftermath of colonialism such as diaspora, race, representation and territory. Editorial commentary draws out the key points and creates a coherent narrative. The volume will be essential reading for those interested in the contemporary debate surrounding the Bible and critical theory, and for those interested in empire.

Contents:

Theoretical practices

Empires old and new

Empire and exegesis

Postcolonial concerns.

Notes:

Includes indexes.

ISBN:

140513349X

1405133503

OCLC:

60401937

Publisher Number:

9781405133494 (hbk. : alk. paper)

9781405133500 (pbk. : alk. paper)