EPISODE · Oct 19, 2022 · 21 MIN
Episode 46: Writing/Reading the Bible in Postcolonial Perspective, with Dr. Steed Vernyl Davidson
from Sustainability Matters · host Brill
The intricacies of imperialism and colonialism within the context of the Bible are nuanced and varied. Understanding the legacy of European Imperialism requires careful reflection of the Bible’s affinity with the empire and concentration of power. In this episode of Humanities Matter, Dr. Steed Vernyl Davidson, author of “Writing/Reading the Bible in Postcolonial Perspective”, elaborates on the ambiguities of the Bible as an anti-imperial tool and his work in tracing the evolution of the Bible from its production in ancient empires to its role in the development of modern imperialism.The book sets the context within which further exploration of postcolonial biblical critical work can take place and lays out the challenges of intersectional work with queer studies, terrorism studies, technology, and ecological studies as future tasks. Guest: Dr. Steed Vernyl DavidsonHost: Leigh Giangreco
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The intricacies of imperialism and colonialism within the context of the Bible are nuanced and varied. Understanding the legacy of European Imperialism requires careful reflection of the Bible’s affinity with the empire and concentration of power. In this episode of Humanities Matter, Dr. Steed Vernyl Davidson, author of “Writing/Reading the Bible in Postcolonial Perspective”, elaborates on the ambiguities of the Bible as an anti-imperial tool and his work in tracing the evolution of the Bibl...
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