The Postcolonial Biblical ReaderISBN: 978-1-4051-3349-4
Hardcover
332 pages
December 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.