Vincent Wimbush
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Theorizing Scriptures
New Critical Orientations to a Cultural Phenomenon
Edited by Vincent Wimbush
Rutgers University Press
Historically, religious scriptures are defined as holy texts that are considered to be beyond the abilities of the layperson to interpret. Their content is most frequently analyzed by clerics who do not question the underlying political or social implications of the text, but use the writing to convey messages to their congregations about how to live a holy existence. In this innovative collection of essays that aims to turn the traditional bible-study definition of scriptures on its head, Vincent L. Wimbush leads an in-depth look at the social, cultural, and racial meanings invested in these texts.
- Copyright year: 2008
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