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

by R.S. Sugirtharajah (Contributor)

This long-anticipated new edition of a classic in bibilical studies and theology features:

● A new introduction and afterword calling attention to new developments in biblical interpretation;

● Eleven new essays offering Global South applications of Biblical passages and teachings;

● Essays specific to given cultures, as well as essays that offer more general analysis of Biblical passages with insights into economics and social conditions in the nations of the Global South.

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

496 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]

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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