Ethnicity, Race, Religion
Book Description
In an era where questions of identity shape both personal spiritual journeys and broader religious communities, this scholarly exploration examines how concepts of ethnicity, race, and religion have influenced biblical interpretation throughout history. David G. Horrell brings together diverse voices to challenge the Western-dominated lens through which sacred texts have traditionally been studied.
The collection reveals how biblical scholarship developed alongside European imperial and racial ideologies, creating interpretive frameworks that may have distorted our understanding of ancient texts and communities. Contributors examine the historical realities of ethnicity and race in biblical times, exploring the complex identities of early Jewish and Christian communities while questioning modern assumptions that have shaped religious studies.
Rather than simply critiquing past approaches, this work offers fresh perspectives from global contexts, demonstrating pathways toward more inclusive biblical interpretation. The essays address practical concerns like translation choices and racial stereotyping, while also tackling fundamental questions about how empire, nationhood, and religious identity intersect in sacred literature.
For readers seeking to deepen their understanding of how cultural context shapes spiritual interpretation, this volume provides essential insights. Whether you identify with Christian, Jewish, or Muslim traditions, or simply wish to explore how race and ethnicity influence religious understanding, these scholarly investigations offer tools for more thoughtful engagement with sacred texts and the communities that cherish them.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 256 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Identification (Religion)
- ✓ Explore Christians
- ✓ Explore Race
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Jews
