The Postcolonial Biblical Reader

by R.S. Sugirtharajah

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.

324 pages, ebook

First published January 3, 2005

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.

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Read chapter 8 "The Implications of the Text of Esther for African Women's Struggle for Liberation in South Africa" by Mosala for Intro to the Old Testament.