The Postcolonial Biblical Reader

The Postcolonial Biblical Reader
Author: R. S. Sugirtharajah
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1405155388


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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.


The Postcolonial Biblical Reader
Language: en
Pages: 332
Authors: R. S. Sugirtharajah
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-04-15 - Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

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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 su
Exploring Postcolonial Biblical Criticism
Language: en
Pages: 226
Authors: R. S. Sugirtharajah
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-03-29 - Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

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Exploring Postcolonial Biblical Criticism: History, Method, Practice offers a concise and multifaceted overview of the origins, development, and application of
Postcolonial Reconfigurations
Language: en
Pages: 184
Authors: Rasiah S. Sugirtharajah
Categories: Bible
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003 - Publisher:

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The essays assembled in this volume constitute a counter discourse to the existing understandings of the Bible and Christian theology. Applying postcolonial cri
A Postcolonial Commentary on the New Testament Writings
Language: en
Pages: 478
Authors: Fernando F. Segovia
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-10-10 - Publisher: A&C Black

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A comprehensive analysis of the New Testament from the perspective of postcolonial criticism, this title enables readers to relate biblical texts more sharply t
Postcolonial Bible
Language: en
Pages: 216
Authors: R. S. Sugirtharajah
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 1998-09 - Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press

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This volume aims to explore the implications of post colonial theory, one of the most challenging and contentious critical categories of our time - for biblical