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

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.

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.