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Reading the Bible from the Margins

by Miguel A. De La Torre

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This introduction focuses on how issues involving race, class, and gender influence our understanding of the Bible.<P>Describing how "standard" readings of the Bible are not always acceptable to people or groups on the "margins," this book afters valuable new insights into biblical texts today.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-183) and indexes.
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Table of Contents

Learning to read : the importance of words — Reading the Bible from the center — Unmasking the biblical justification of racism and classism — Unmasking the biblical justification of sexism — Who do you say I am? — Jesus saves — Can't we all just get along?

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ISBN:
9781570754104
Author:
de La Torre, Miguel A.
Publisher:
Orbis Books
Author:
de La Torre, Miguel A.
Location:
Maryknoll, N.Y.
Subject:
Bible
Subject:
Bible - Hermeneutics
Subject:
Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics
Subject:
Christianity-Bible Commentary
Series Volume:
106-24
Publication Date:
20020331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
8.26x5.39x.54 in. .62 lbs.
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