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The Bible and Empire

R. S. Sugirtharajah

Paperback 2005-06-16

Publisher 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.

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Publisher 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.

Koorong Code235900
ISBN0521531918
EAN9780521531917
Pages254
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryChristian Worldview
Sub-CategoryPower & Politics
PublisherCambridge University Uk
Publication DateJun 2005
Dimensions21 x 152 x 228mm
Weight0.410kg