Reading Scripture as a Political ACT : Essays on the Theopolitical Interpretation of the Bible

Matthew a Tapie

ISBN 10: 1451479638 / ISBN 13: 9781451479638

Published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing Okt 2015, 2015

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Neuware - 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 context. 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Scripture as a Political ACT : Essays on the Theopolitical Interpretation of the Bible
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing Okt 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1451479638
• ISBN 13: 9781451479638
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 121H x 21D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 121 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 594 grams

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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.

About the Author

Matthew A. Tapie teaches Christian ethics and Catholic social teaching at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. He is the author of Aquinas on Israel and the Church: A Study of the Question of Supersessionism in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas (2014).

Daniel Wade McClain is the director of program operations for graduate theological studies at Loyola University Maryland, a former president of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Academy of Religion, and is completing a dissertation on contemplation, creation, and Christology in the thought of Bonaventure.