Voices from the Margin: Interpreting the Bible in the World

by R.S. Sugirtharajah

This substantially revised edition has been expanded to include sixteen new essays and a new section on post-colonial readings of scripture. It also contains a new introduction and an afterword by the editor, calling attention to new developments in biblical interpretation.

Genres: Theology, Biblical Studies, Religion, Faith

741 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2015

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

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating reflections on how our context affects our understanding of scripture.

[DuhLian]

I do interest this interpretation

[cindy]

Read "A Native American Perspective: Canaanites, Cowboys, and Indians" by Warrior for Intro to the Old Testament.

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some great essays, some fascinating glimpses of other cultures. Occasionally it felt dated or dry.

[Byron Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

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