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The Power of the Word

Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza

Hardback 2007-10-01

Publisher Description

What is the purpose of reading the Bible? Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza tackles the tough question of the Bible's role in the world today and how its vision can further a more just world. She shows particularly the radical power of the Word to challenge imperial ways, the humiliation of persons, and the use of religion itself to keep people down, today as then. Finally, she offers an understanding of the implications of such a program for the field and practice of biblical studies, an indispensable partner in challenging the status quo.

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Publisher Description

What is the purpose of reading the Bible? Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza tackles the tough question of the Bible's role in the world today and how its vision can further a more just world. She shows particularly the radical power of the Word to challenge imperial ways, the humiliation of persons, and the use of religion itself to keep people down, today as then. Finally, she offers an understanding of the implications of such a program for the field and practice of biblical studies, an indispensable partner in challenging the status quo.

Koorong Code273956
ISBN0800638336
EAN9780800638337
Pages280
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryBiblical Studies
PublisherAugsburg/fortress Press
Publication DateOct 2007
Dimensions26 x 161 x 238mm
Weight0.604kg