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The Postcolonial Biblical Reader

ISBN: 978-1-4051-3349-4
Hardcover
332 pages
December 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • This wide-ranging Readerprovides an extensive 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.

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