Toward a postcolonial reading of the Epistle of James : James 2:1-13 in its Roman imperial context /
Toward a Postcolonial Reading of the Epistle of James offers an interpretation of Jas 2:1-13 putting the text in the midst of the Roman imperial system of rank. This study shows that the conflict of the text has more to do with differences of rank than poverty and wealth. The main problem is that th...
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Language: English
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Boston :
Brill,
2013.
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Biblical Interpretation Series
119.
Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2013, ISBN: 9789004248649.
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Call Number: BS2785.52 .M66 2013
| Summary: | Toward a Postcolonial Reading of the Epistle of James offers an interpretation of Jas 2:1-13 putting the text in the midst of the Roman imperial system of rank. This study shows that the conflict of the text has more to do with differences of rank than poverty and wealth. The main problem is that the Christian assemblies are acting according to Roman cultural etiquette instead of their Jewish-Christian heritage when a Roman equestrian and a beggar visit the assembly. The members of the assemblies are accused of having become too Roman. From a postcolonial perspective, this is a typical case of hybrid identities. Additional key concepts from postcolonialism, such as diaspora, 'othering', naming of oppressors, and binarisms such as coloniser/colonised, centre/margin, honour/shame and power/powerless, are highlighted throughout the study. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvii, 252 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789004251878 |
| ISSN: | 0928-0731 ; |
| Access: | Available to subscribing member institutions only. |