The Postcolonial Biblical Reader

This wide-ranging Reader provides a comprehensive survey of the interaction between postcolonial criticism and biblical studies.

• Examines how various empires such as the Persian and Roman affected biblical narratives.
• Demonstrates how different biblical writers such as Paul, Matthew and Mark handled the challenges of empire.
• Includes examples of the practical application of postcolonial criticism to biblical texts.
• Considers contemporary issues such as diaspora, race, representation and territory.
• Editorial commentary draws out the key points to be made and creates a coherent narrative.