An introduction to womanist biblical interpretation - Nyasha Junior

An Introduction to Womanist Biblical Interpretation
provides a much-needed introduction to womanist approaches to biblical
interpretation. It argues that womanist biblical interpretation is not simply a
byproduct of feminist biblical interpretation but part of a distinctive tradition of
African American women's engagement with biblical texts. While womanist biblical
interpretation is relatively new in the development of academic biblical studies,
African American women are not newcomers to biblical
interpretation.

Written in an accessible style, this volume
highlights the importance of both the Bible and race in the development of feminism
and the emergence of womanism. It provides a history of feminist biblical
interpretation and discusses the current state of womanist biblical interpretation
as well as critical issues related to its development and future. Although some
African American women identify themselves as "womanists," the term, its usage, its
features, and its connection to feminism remain widely misunderstood. This excellent
textbook is perfect for helping to introduce readers to the development and
applications of womanist biblical interpretation.