Exploring Postcolonial Biblical Criticism: History, Method, Practice

by R.S. Sugirtharajah

Exploring Postcolonial Biblical History, Method, Practice offers a concise and multifaceted overview of the origins, development, and application of postcolonial criticism to biblical studies.? Offers a concise and accessible introduction to postcolonial biblical studies Provides a comprehensive overview of postcolonial studies by one of the field's most prominent figures Explains one of the most innovative and important developments in modern biblical studies Accessible enough to appeal to general readers interested in religion

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 9, 2008

About the author

R.S. Sugirtharajah, a Sri Lankan theologian and lecturer, is Professor of Biblical Hermeneutics at the University of Birmingham, England. Prior to his current appointment, he was Senior Lecturer in Third World Theologies at Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham.

Reviews

[Liam CJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a good example of the issue I have with much postcolonial biblical criticism. The issue I have is not with postcolonialism, which is a vital lens through which we should be engaging with the biblical text. My issue is with the claim to 'biblical criticism'. Most 'postcolonial biblical scholars' I have read, including this book, construct their postcolonial readings on the shoddiest and shallowest exegesis of the text to the point where criticisms of the text seem unfair and easily challenged. I will say, chapter 4 is an excellent challenge to us bible scholars to ensure our work is not colonialism repackaged. While the ‘afterward’ presents the 'call to action' of postcolonialism to biblical studies very well.