Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza Boeken

The New Testament writing known as First Peter was probably written at the end of the 1st century CE; it is addressed to 'resident aliens' who live as colonial subjects in the Roman Province of Asia Minor. They are portrayed as a marginalized group who experience harassment and suffering. This letter is ascribed to the apostle Peter but was probably not written by him. It is a rhetorical communication sent from Christians in the imperial centre in Rome (camouflaged as Babylon), an authoritative letter of advice and admonition to good conduct and subordination in the sphere of colonial provincial life. 1 Peter is a religious document written a long time ago and in a culture and world that is quite different from our own. However, as a biblical book it is a part of Christianity's sacred Scriptures. This guide to the letter keeps both of these areas, the cultural-social and the ethical-religious, in mind. It offers help for understanding the letter as both a document of the 1st century and as sacred Scripture that speaks about the religious forces that have shaped Christianity and Western culture. In short, this guide seeks to enable readers to read 'against the grain'.

Recognised as a landmark in biblical literature, this paperback volume is the work of women scholars from around the world under the leadership of Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza. They look at the scriptures with different eyes, and offer knowledge and insight that are timely as well as timeless.

Focusing on the intersection of biblical interpretation and contemporary politics, Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza examines the role of scripture in shaping women's leadership and addressing issues like sexual abuse and the #MeToo movement. She critiques the often-taboo nature of political discourse surrounding biblical rhetoric and advocates for its necessary use in democratic discussions. Through four chapters, the author encourages readers to reimagine women's cultural imprints in politics and contribute their own biblical examples to foster a vision of women's active participation in public life.

Part one contains chapters on feminist hermeneutics, critical methodology and a feminist model of historical reconstruction. Schussler Fiorenza's method goes beyond the general skepticism of most biblical scholars. Since the biblical writings were presumably written by men, Schussler Fiorenza assumes that the biblical texts were, therefore, strongly biased against women.

Exploring contemporary feminist theory and theology, this book challenges traditional perspectives and offers innovative insights for the 21st century. It delves into the intersections of gender, faith, and social justice, encouraging readers to rethink established norms and embrace a more inclusive approach. Through a variety of essays and discussions, it highlights the significance of diverse voices and experiences in shaping modern feminist discourse, ultimately aiming to inspire transformative action within both religious and academic communities.

Exploring the concept of power, this commentary delves into the political implications of ekkl­esia and household as presented in Ephesians. Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza analyzes how these understandings influenced early Christian communities and continue to affect them today. Through a critical feminist lens, she addresses the androcentric language in the text, advocating for a transformative interpretation that promotes awareness and change for the sake of women's salvation and wellbeing.

Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza describes the theoretical and liberative theological commitments that orient her pioneering biblical scholarship, including the use of critical theory, analysis of interacting social, political, economic, and religious oppressions, and promotion of a genuinely emancipatory and democratic community of equals-in academy, church, and wider society alike.

Die führende feministische Wissenschaftlerin Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza kritisiert die Tendenz in der feministischen Theorie, die Religion – einen Raum des Kampfes, des Widerstands und der sozialen Transformation – als Ort feministischer Politik hinter sich zu lassen. Sie wendet sich auch gegen die Tendenz mancher feministischer Strömungen, Frauen so zu betrachten, als ob sie alle gleich wären, oder sie auf komplementäre Rollen zu Männern zu beschränken. Stattdessen entwickelt sie eine alternative Vision für globale Gerechtigkeit innerhalb des neoliberalen Kyriarchats. Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza ruft religiöse ebenso wie nicht-religiöse Feministinnen dazu auf, sich durch Kampf, Freundschaft und Gemeinschaft an der (lokalen und globalen) Transformation zu beteiligen. Diese Übersetzung von "Congress of Wo/men" wird erweitert durch Beiträge von Regula Grünenfelder, Cora Müller, Maria Öllinger und Katja Strobel (Mitwirkende der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Feminismus und Kirchen).