Reading Hebrews and 1 Peter from majority world perspectives

"The contributors to this volume offer a bold re-reading of Hebrews and 1 Peter from the perspective of the Global South. The chapters provide enriching new hermeneutical and theological insights, revealing facets of the text that may not at first be apparent to readers within a Eurocentric con...

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Contributors: Abebe, Sofanit Tamene (Editor) ; Mburu, Elizabeth W. 1968- (Editor) ; Urga, Abeneazer G. 1984- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Oxford New Delhi Sydney T&T Clark 2024
In: Library of New Testament studies (700)
Year: 2024
Series/Journal:Library of New Testament studies 700
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hebrews / Bible. Petrusbrief 1. / Exegesis / Intercultural theology
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
RJ Mission; missiology
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Cross-cultural studies
B Bible
B Bible. Hebrews Criticism, interpretation, etc
B BIble. Peter, 1st Cross-cultural studies
B Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible. Peter, 1st Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible. Hebrews Cross-cultural studies
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Summary:"The contributors to this volume offer a bold re-reading of Hebrews and 1 Peter from the perspective of the Global South. The chapters provide enriching new hermeneutical and theological insights, revealing facets of the text that may not at first be apparent to readers within a Eurocentric context. The volume is thus able to explore topics ranging from the authorship of Hebrews in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition and the Batak reading of Christus Victor, to a Xhosa perception of the solidarity and sacrifice of Jesus, and intercultural readings of Christian identity in the context of persecution. With an introduction and final response by scholars from the Global North, this volume encourages awareness of how the Global South contributes to world Christianity"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Physical Description:xvi, 199 Seiten, 25 cm
ISBN:0567715779