Writing/Reading the Bible in Postcolonial Perspective

by Steed Vernyl Davidson

Examining the legacies of European imperialism, Steed Vernyl Davidson traces how the Bible reflects strong affinities with empire and provides on-going justifications for empire and concentrations of power. Writing/Reading the Bible in Postcolonial Perspective traces the evolution of the Bible from its production in empires of antiquity to its supportive role in the development of modern imperialism. The work also engages the ambiguities of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004357661
• ISBN13: 9789004357662
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 108 Pages