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

Matthew A. Tapie; Daniel Wade McClain

 
9781451479638: Reading Scripture as a Political Act: Essays on the Theopolitical Interpretation of the Bible
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1451479638 ISBN 13: 9781451479638
Publisher: Fortress Press, 2015

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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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Publisher
Fortress Press
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1451479638
ISBN 13 
9781451479638
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
334