Reading Ezra 9-10 Tu'a-Wise : rethinking biblical interpretation in Oceania / Nasili Vaka'uta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vaka'uta, Nasili, author.

Series:

International voices in biblical studies ; Number 3.

International Voices in Biblical Studies ; Number 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Ezra, IX-X--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Theology--Tonga.

Theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Atlanta, Georgia : Society of Biblical Literature, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An alternative approach to biblical interpretation from a Tongan standpoint In Reading Ezra 9-10 Tu'a-wise, Nasili Vaka'uta establishes a theoretical framework for reading that is informed by Tongan cultural perspectives--in this case the "eye-/I-s" of a Tongan commoner (tu'a). She applies a methodology for analysis of biblical texts based on the established theoretical framework and tests the methodology on Ezra 9-10. The book emphasizes contextualizing the task of biblical interpretation (using contextual or specifically indigenous categories of analysis) rather than contextualizing the Bible (applying the insights from one's reading to one's situation). Features Oceanic way of reading the Biblical texts Critical engagement with contextual biblical interpretation Practice-based interpretation

Contents:

Intro

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABBREVIATIONS

INTRODUCING LAU FAKA-TU'A

CHAPTER 1: DEFINING LAU FAKA-TU'A

CHAPTER 2: SITUATING LAU FAKA-TU'A

CHAPTER 3: THEORISING LAU FAKA-TU'A

CHAPTER 4: CHARTING LAU FAKA-TU'A

CHAPTER 5: UN-WEAVING EZRA

CHAPTER 6: REL[OC]ATING EZRA

CHAPTER 7: REVISIONING EZRA

CHAPTER 8: RE-STOR[Y]ING EZRA

CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

GLOSSARY OF TONGAN TERMS.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-58983-621-9

OCLC:

922968054