Features critical readings of the Bible from diverse viewpoints, taken from feminist, womanist (Black feminist) and multicultural critical perspectives. This work is suitable for courses on feminist and multicultural biblical interpretation.
Discusses the inherently intolerant attitude that has characterised monotheistic belief systems generally and Christianity in particular. This work presents a textual analysis of some of the letters in the "New Testament". In each case the author demonstrates how the text reflects Christian intolerance of heretics and non-believers.
Reframing Pauline theology, this work offers a fresh account of Pauline theology of salvation. It outlines the theological consequences of the "new perspective" on Paul for our understanding of the meaning of Jesus' death. It argues that Paul understood Jesus' death as the consequence of his mission to bring redemption to Israel.
Using the Bible as primary evidence, this title demonstrates that anti-Semitism is no accident of history, no tragic consequence of ignorance, or the influence of a few contemporary figures of unique evil. It argues that both Christianity and Judaism are responsible for anti-Semitism in claiming divine revelation as the source of their scriptures.
Traces what the theological giants have said about scripture from the early days of Christianity. This book incorporates diverse discussions about the nature of scripture, its authority, and its interpretation, providing a guide to the variety of views about the Bible throughout the Christian tradition.
Traces what the theological giants have said about scripture from the early days of Christianity. This book incorporates diverse discussions about the nature of scripture, its authority, and its interpretation, providing a guide to the variety of views about the Bible throughout the Christian tradition.
Provides an analysis of slaves and slavery in the New Testament. This book uses Greco-Roman evidence, discussion of hermeneutics, and treatment of the use of the New Testament in antebellum US slavery debates. It examines "Philemon", "1 Corinthians", "Romans", "Luke"-"Acts", and the household codes.
Takes a look at contemporary trends in Old Testament theology. This book investigates how a variety of perspectives and methodologies have impacted how the Old Testament is read in the twenty-first century, including: literary criticism; rhetorical criticism, feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies; liberation theology; and more.
Takes a look at contemporary trends in Old Testament theology. This book investigates how a variety of perspectives and methodologies have impacted how the Old Testament is read in the twenty-first century, including: literary criticism; rhetorical criticism, feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies, liberation theology; and more.