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The Global Bible Commentary invites its users to expand their horizon by reading the Bible with scholars from all over the world and from different religious persuasions. These scholars have approaches and concerns that often are poles apart. Yet they share two basic convictions: biblical interpretation always matters; and reading the Bible with others is highly rewarding.Each of the short commentaries of the Global Bible Commentary is a readily accessible guide for reading a biblical book. Written for undergraduate and seminary students and their teachers, as well as for pastors, priests, and Adult Sunday School classes, it introduces the users to the main features of the biblical book and its content.Yet each short commentary does more. It also brings us a precious gift, namely the opportunity of reading this biblical book as if for the first time. By making explicit the specific context and the concerns from which she/he reads the Bible, the scholar points out to us the significance of aspects of the biblical text that we simply took for granted or overlooked.Need more info? Download Global Bible Commentary Marketing Brochure PDFFree Adobe Acrobat Reader!If any book demonstrates the value of cultural criticism and the importance of particularity in interpretation, this is it! Scholars from diverse social locations in every continent bring their distinctive context to bear on the act of interpreting. In so doing, they shed eyeopening light on the biblical texts. The resulting critical dialogue with the Bible exposes the oppressive as well as the liberating dynamics of the texts while at the same time showing how the Bible might address the social, political, cultural, and economic dynamics of our world today. This collection can change the way you read the Biblescholars and students, clergy and laity alike.David Rhoads, Professor of New Testament, Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago, ILContributors:Daniel Patte, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA. A French Huguenot (glise Rforme de France), he taught two years in CongoBrazzaville, and read the Bible with people in France, Switzerland, South Africa, Botswana, the Philippines, as well as in the USA. His publications include books on hermeneutics and semiotics (such as Early Jewish Hermeneutics, 1975; The Religious Dimensions of Biblical Texts, 1990); on Paul and Matthew (such as Paul's Faith and the Power of the Gospel, 1983; The Gospel according to Matthew: A Structural Commentary on Matthew's Faith, 1987), as well as, most directly related to the GBC, Ethics of Biblical Interpretation (1995), The Challenge of Discipleship (1999), Reading Israel in Romans: Legitimacy and Plausibility of Divergent Interpretations (ed. with Cristina Grenholm, 2000), The Gospel of Matthew: A Contextual Introduction (with Monya Stubbs, Justin Ukpong, and Revelation Velunta, 2003).Jos Severino Croatto,. Professor of Exegesis, Hebrew, and Religious Studies, at Instituto Superior Evanglico de Estudios Teolgicos (ISEDET). A contributor to Revista de Interpretacin Bblica Latinoamericana (= RIBLA) and the Movement of Popular Reading of the Bible, he published 22 books, including three volumes on hermeneutics, Exodus, A Hermeneutics of Freedom (1981); Biblical Hermeneutics. Toward a Theory of Reading as the Production of Meaning (1987); Hermenutica Prctica. Los principios de la hermenutica bblica en ejemplos (2002); three volumes on Gnesis 111 (1974; 1986; 1997), the last one, Exilio y sobrevivencia. Tradiciones contraculturales en el Pentateuco; three volumes on the book of Isaiah (1988; 1994; 2001), the last one, Imaginar el futuro. Estructura retrica y querigma del Tercer Isaas (Isaas 5666); two volumes on Religious Studies (1994; 2002), the last one, Experiencia de lo sagrado y tradiciones religiosas. Estudio de fenomenologa de la religin (2002).Rev. Dr. Nicole Wilkinson Duran, after teaching Ne
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Global Bible Commentary? A: The Global Bible Commentary focuses on offering diverse interpretations of biblical texts by scholars from various cultural and religious backgrounds, encouraging readers to engage with the Bible in a fresh and meaningful way.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for the Global Bible Commentary? A: This commentary is intended for undergraduate and seminary students, teachers, pastors, priests, and Adult Sunday School classes, making it accessible to both scholars and lay readers.
- Q: How does the Global Bible Commentary enhance biblical interpretation? A: The commentary enhances biblical interpretation by presenting insights from scholars with different contextual backgrounds, highlighting diverse perspectives that can shed new light on traditional readings of scripture.
- Q: What type of content can readers expect in each short commentary? A: Each short commentary provides an accessible guide to a specific biblical book, introducing its main features and content, as well as offering critical insights based on the scholar's unique cultural and theological perspective.
- Q: Is the Global Bible Commentary suitable for personal study? A: Yes, the Global Bible Commentary is suitable for personal study as it invites readers to explore the Bible with various scholarly insights, making it a valuable resource for individual reflection and growth.
- Q: What is the format of the Global Bible Commentary? A: The Global Bible Commentary is available in paperback format, consisting of 432 pages filled with scholarly insights and commentary on biblical texts.
- Q: When was the Global Bible Commentary published? A: The Global Bible Commentary was published on October 1, 2004.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to the Global Bible Commentary? A: Notable contributors include Daniel Patte, José Severino Croatto, Rev. Dr. Nicole Wilkinson Duran, and Teresa Okure, each bringing their unique expertise and perspectives to the commentary.
- Q: Does the Global Bible Commentary address contemporary issues? A: Yes, the Global Bible Commentary addresses contemporary social, political, cultural, and economic issues, demonstrating how biblical texts can engage with modern-day dynamics.
- Q: How can readers access additional resources related to the Global Bible Commentary? A: Readers can access additional resources, such as the Global Bible Commentary Marketing Brochure PDF, for more information about the commentary and its contributors.