Postcolonial criticism and biblical interpretation

This stimulating study explores the implications of postcolonial criticism for biblical studies. Sugirtharajah provides a comprehensive overview of the origins, definitions, and procedures of postcolonial criticism, followed by a discussion of its significance in biblical interpretation. He reveals...

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Main Author: Sugirtharajah, Rasiah S. ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2002
In:Year: 2002
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible / Hermeneutics / Decolonisation
B Hermeneutics / Bible / Postcolonialism
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
Further subjects:B Bible Hermeneutics
B Bible Postcolonial criticism
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Summary:This stimulating study explores the implications of postcolonial criticism for biblical studies. Sugirtharajah provides a comprehensive overview of the origins, definitions, and procedures of postcolonial criticism, followed by a discussion of its significance in biblical interpretation. He reveals how postcolonial criticism can offer new perspectives to our understanding of the Bible and of how Western Imperialism has shaped Christianity. -- PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-224) and indexes
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ISBN:0198752695