Cover of Readings from the edges

Book 2011

Readings from the edges

Publisher
Orbis Books
Language
English
Published
2011
  • Doctrines
  • Bible
  • Criticism, interpretation
  • Theology
  • Emigration and immigration
  • Catholic Church

An exploration of borders by a Hispanic scholar that connects the migration of peoples with biblical texts. Cleverly weaving together a range of themes connected with borderssuch as migration, postcolonialism, living in exile, and the immigrant experienceRuiz's "readings," from the perspective of a Puerto Rican in New York, bring biblical texts into conversation with well known Hispanic theologians and biblical scholars.