Luise Schottroff Boeken

The original German edition of Feminist Biblical Interpretation received high acclaim and widespread positive reviews in Europe. That groundbreaking reference tool for contextual biblical interpretation is here available in English for the first time. With contributions from more than sixty female scholars, this is the only one-volume feminist commentary on the entire Bible, including books that are relatively uncharted territory for feminist theology.

In the hundred years since The Women's Bible, giant strides have been made in feminist interpretation of the Bible. Now comes the first comprehensive overview of the whole field. The authors systematically recount those efforts to describe the story of women in both testaments, to uncover tendencies not supportive of women, and to describe biblical traditions that empower women. The book unfolds in three parts: -- Historical, Hermeneutical, and Methodological Foundations-- Toward a Feminist Reconstruction of the History of Israel-- Toward a Feminist Reconstruction of Early Christianity

The portrayal of Jesus' trial and execution in the New Testament is critically examined, revealing its impact on biblical studies, Christian theology, and Jewish-Christian relations. Tomson provides a thoughtful analysis of the biblical accounts, highlighting how misunderstandings have fueled anti-Jewish sentiment throughout history. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus within his first-century Judean context, making this exploration relevant not only for scholars but also for those interested in human rights and interreligious dialogue today.

This book features a comprehensive glossary of liturgical terms and practices, complemented by graphics and a bibliography for further exploration. An index of names enhances its usability, while reflection questions at the end of each chapter encourage readers to engage deeply with the themes and issues presented.

The authors emphasize that understanding Jesus requires recognizing his deep connections with his disciples and the impoverished Jewish community of his era. They argue that Jesus, as a Jewish figure, not only preached the reign of God uniquely but also served as a beacon of hope for the marginalized. By situating him within this context, Schottroff and Stegemann challenge the tendency to isolate Jesus from his cultural and social roots, offering a fresh perspective on his significance in the earliest Jesus movement.

1 Corinthian gives us an example how Paul interprets the Tora for Christians from the nations: He tells concretely, sensitively, close to their daily life about the hope against the death. He writes down prayers and songs from the messianic communities of his times. And he contradicts himself&especially in his dealing with women compared to his ideas about how they should be. Luise Schottroff (1934&2015) guides her readers to discover Pauls from anew, digging to his original thoughts through traditional missinterpretations, appropriation, and monopolization. The English version is based on the German 2nd edition. It was translated by Everett R. Kalin, Professor Emeritus for New Testament at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary at Berkely/CA.

Eine Anleitung, biblische Gleichnisse sozialgeschichtlich neu zu lesen.§Ein authentisches Verständnis wichtiger Texte des Christentums.§Ein Muss für alle, die predigen oder die Bibel auslegen.