Ethics of Biblical Interpretation

by Daniel Patte

Daniel Patte argues here that when male European-American scholars interpret the Bible to produce a universally legitimate reading, they silence the Bible itself. Their reading practices exclude feminist, African American, and other so-called "minority" readings, as well as the interpretations of conservative and liberal laity. He further claims that ethical accountability requires recognizing that all exegesis consists of bringing critical understanding...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 066425568X
• ISBN13: 9780664255688
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"