The Bible and Empire: Postcolonial Explorationsby Sugirtharajah, R. S.Format: PaperbackPublisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR Date of publication: 2005-09-01 Shipped From: US (10-14 days) Price: $48.99 Free Delivery Worldwide Description: At a time when there is a renewed interest in Empire, this volume explores the complex relationship between the Bible and the colonial enterprise, and examines some overlooked aspects of this relationship. Topics include the unconventional retellings of the gospel story of Jesus by Thomas Jefferson and Raja Rammohun Roy, and the fate of biblical texts when marshalled by Victorian preachers after the Indian uprising of 1857. The innovative book features practical as well as theoretical insights, providing compelling evidence of the continuing importance of postcolonial discourse for biblical studies. In-Stock: 3 Weight: 420g Subject Keywords: Religion,Beliefs,Christianity ISBN: 9780521531917 Genre: Religion (Christianity) |
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