The Postmodern Bible by Bible Coll

The Postmodern Bible by Bible Coll

Focusing on readings from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, this text intends to illuminate the multidisciplinary debates emerging from postmodernism by exposing the epistemological, political and ethical positions in the field of biblical studies.

"The Bible and Culture Collective comprises some of the most interesting minds in biblical studies today, and their collaboration has produced a work of very rich substanceThe range of coverage of postmodern topics in a single volume is unique and impressive, the contents are current and comprehensive, and the scholarly judgments are sound and defensible."—William Scott Green, University of Rochester

"The Postmodern Bible is a transformative book. It summarizes deftly and accurately the major 'postmodern' interpretive modes and demonstrates how they open up the West's central sacred text to responsible, enriching, and even crucial new readings. The Collective's use of rhetorical, feminist, and other approaches also challenges the assumptions of these critical practices themselves and invites them to self-assessment in light of the unique witness of Scripture."—Robert Detweiler, Emory University

"If you take the Bible seriously, looking at what it can mean for our postmodern times is imperative. If you take our culture seriously, assessing what the old book can mean for it is not superfluous either. This book is a handbook explaining to students and scholars how to interpret the Bible responsibly on both counts."—Mieke Bal, Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis

"This is an ideal book for classes explaining purposes and methodology of biblical interpretation. No serious program in Biblical Studies can afford to ignore The Postmodern Bible. The book demonstrates what the Bible can mean for our times."—Mieke Bal

The Bible and Culture Collective consists of George Aichele, Adrian College; Fred W. Burnett, Anderson University; Elizabeth A. Castelli (editor), Occidental College; Robert M. Fowler, Baldwin-Wallace College; David Jobling, St. Andrew's College (Saskatoon); Stephen D. Moore (editor), Wichita State University; Gary A. Phillips (editor), College of the Holy Cross; Tina Pippin, Agnes Scott College; Regina M. Schwartz (editor), Duke University; and Wilhelm Wuellner, Pacific School of Religion (retired).

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ISBN 13	9780300068184
ISBN 10	0300068182
Title	The Postmodern Bible
Author	Bible Coll
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Yale University Press
Year published	1997-01-31
Number of pages	416
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.