Voices from the Margin: Interpreting the Bible in the Third World

by R.S. Sugirtharajah (Editor)

An important resource for World Christianity, this long-anticipated revision to the classic text sheds new light on the Biblical concerns of traditionally underrepresented cultures and churches.

Genres: Theology, Biblical Studies, Religion, Christianity, Faith

640 pages, Paperback

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]

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

[DuhLian]

I do interest this interpretation

[cinlin]

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

[Sean]

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

[Byron Harrison]

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