Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler
Democratising Biblical Studies: Toward an Emancipatory Educational Space
- ISBN 13:
- 9780664235093
- author:
- Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Elizabeth Schüssler Fiorenza challenges traditional approaches to biblical studies, advocating for a collaborative and participatory pedagogical model that values diversity and critical engagement.
Fiorenza argues that one-dimensional thinking, which seeks to use the Bible as a source of definitive answers, can be damaging when it excludes different perspectives. Instead, she proposes a radical democratic approach that fosters collaboration and encourages constructive engagement with the complexities of social location and context.
This book offers a thought-provoking critique of the field of biblical studies and presents an alternative vision for educational spaces that prioritize emancipation and inclusivity.
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