Truth speaks to power
Book Description
Renowned biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann reveals a hidden dimension within the Old Testament that challenges conventional readings and established authority. Rather than accepting scripture at face value, Brueggemann demonstrates how these ancient texts contain layers of meaning that often subvert the very power structures they appear to support.
This theological exploration uncovers what Brueggemann describes as an ongoing struggle for truth embedded within biblical narratives. The surface meaning frequently masks deeper messages that question institutional authority and challenge readers to think beyond traditional interpretations. Through careful textual analysis, he shows how scripture operates as a complex dialogue between competing voices and perspectives.
Brueggemann positions every reader as an active participant in this interpretive process, whether consciously or not. He argues that engaging with biblical text inevitably involves taking sides in fundamental questions about truth, power, and meaning. The book invites readers to develop more sophisticated reading skills that can penetrate beyond obvious interpretations to discover the subversive wisdom contained within.
For those seeking to deepen their understanding of scripture and its relevance to contemporary issues of authority and truth, this work offers tools for more nuanced biblical interpretation. Brueggemann's approach encourages readers to become thoughtful contestants in the ongoing conversation about what these ancient texts reveal about power, resistance, and spiritual truth.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 167 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Explore Bibel
- ✓ Seek ultimate truth
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Bible, theology, o. t.
- ✓ Explore Powers (christian theology)
- ✓ Explore Politische Theologie
