Reading Scripture as a Political Act : Essays on the Theopolitical Interpretation of the Bible

Matthew a Tapie

ISBN 10: 1451479638 / ISBN 13: 9781451479638

Editore: Augsburg Fortress Publishing Okt 2015, 2015

Neuware - This volume explores the political character of premodern and modern readings of Scripture with attention to how these relate to or address political challenges in social and historical context. Essays here also offer constructive models of reading Scripture that can inform the contemporary task of political scriptural interpretation. From the earliest Christian centuries to the present day, this volume considers the close coordination between Scripture, theology, and social and political concerns, providing a robust survey of Christian theopolitical Scripture interpretation. Codice articolo 9781451479638

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This volume explores the political character of premodern and modern readings of scripture with attention to how these relate to or address political challenges in social and historical contexts. Essays here also offer constructive models of reading scripture that can inform the contemporary task of political scriptural interpretation. From the earliest Christian centuries to the present day, this volume considers the close coordination between scripture, theology, and social and political concerns, providing a robust survey of Christian theopolitical scripture interpretation.

Informazioni sull?autore: Matthew A. Tapie teaches Christian ethics and Catholic social teaching at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Daniel Wade McClain is the director of program operations for graduate theological studies at Loyola University Maryland, and a former president of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Academy of Religion.

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Titolo: Reading Scripture as a Political Act : ...
Casa editrice: Augsburg Fortress Publishing Okt 2015
Data di pubblicazione: 2015
Legatura: Taschenbuch
Condizione: Neu