Publisher's Synopsis
The last thirty years have witnessed increasing diversity in methodology and perspectives withinbiblical studies. One of the most dynamic and continually expanding contributions to thisdevelopment is that of postcolonial studies, known for its fresh approaches as well as for itscomplex theoretical foundations. The present book aims at introducing both student and scholar tothis emerging field. Part One discusses in a structured and pedagogical way the theoretical locationof postcolonial biblical studies as well as its critique of and contributions to New Testamentexegesis more specifically. Part Two presents five articles by scholars from Africa, Asia, and NorthAmerica, illustrating the diversity of current postcolonial studies as applied to individual NewTestament texts.
