Postcolonial Criticism and Biblical Interpretation
โ Scribed by R. S. Sugirtharajah
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 260
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
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.
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