Liberation from Empire by Cheryl S Pero

Liberation from Empire by Cheryl S Pero

Liberation from Empire investigates the phenomenon of demonic possession and exorcism in the Gospel of Mark. The Marcan narrator writes from an anti-imperialistic point of view with allusions to, yet never directly addressing, the Roman Empire.

«This important volume by Cheryl Pero makes a contribution both to methodology and to exorcism studiesPero roots her work in a unique combination of linguistic, narrative, and social science approaches set within the context of empire studies. The result is an innovative look at Jesus and unclean spirits within the larger imperial realities reflected in the developing plot of Mark’s Gospel. Students and scholars alike will be interested in the rich detail and thoughtful insights throughout this study.» (David Rhoads, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago)
«Cheryl Pero has performed the great service in this work of exploring for us the many layers that make up the Gospel of Mark and the richness of its meaning for us today. She focuses on the first-century text and context with twenty-first century sensibilities – in such a way as to honor the integrity of the ancient work while at the same time she delivers a message that goes to the heart of our concerns today. This is nowhere clearer than her incredible success in showing how the often bizarre and misunderstood practice of exorcism functions to lay bare the bondages in which we humans live and point a way to liberation. Her sophistication in deploying narrative, social science, and post-colonial methodologies is a joy to behold. Thereby she sharpens our understanding of both the ancient text and the possibilities that the text opens up for contemporary readers. As a theologian who is not an expert in biblical exegesis, I find this work full of delightful surprises and exceedingly rich in its implications for contemporary understanding. Pero has changed the way in which I will read Mark.» (Philip Hefner, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago)
«Cheryl Pero offers a careful, compelling and comprehensive treatment of the complex subject of demonic possession and exorcism in the Marcan gospel. The exegetical fruits of her work derived through the application of narrative, social scientific and postcolonial analyses are informative, enlightening, and instructive for contemporary times. The book is a must for all within and beyond those communities who are keen to explore and understand the phenomenon and its many implications.» (Monica J. Melanchthon, MCD University of Divinity)

The Rev. Cheryl S. Pero received her PhD in New Testament from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), where she presently serves as Director of the Rev. Dr. Albert «Pete» Pero, Jr., Multicultural Center. Her awards and honors include: Dissertation Year Fellow (2007-2008), Fund for Theological Education, Atlanta, Georgia; Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarship (2005-2006), 2nd Congressional District, Chicago, Illinois; North American Doctoral Fellow (2003-2004); and Fund for Theological Education, Atlanta, Georgia. Pero is also the author or co-author of several articles and book chapters.

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ISBN 13	9781433117497
ISBN 10	1433117495
Title	Liberation from Empire
Author	Cheryl S Pero
Series	Studies In Biblical Literature
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Year published	2013-03-12
Number of pages	270
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.