Kathy Ehrensperger

Domination or Empowerment?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Esther Cen presents a powerful socio-linguistic analysis of Paul’s discourse of authority and power, rooted in an excellent awareness of the social location of thought, ancient and contemporary. She demonstrates in a differentiated way that the Corinthian correspondence is evidence of Paul’s exercise of power through empowering leadership, making a highly relevant contribution to Pauline scholarship and its relevance for society and church today.”

Luke-Acts and Empire

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is an impressive collection of essays which focuses on key aspects of Luke-Acts in relation to the realities of the Roman Empire and Judaism in the first century. New avenues are opened up and constructive proposals for future research emerge through the diversity of approaches and the nuanced scholarship represented in this volume. It is a fitting tribute to the dedicated and careful scholarship characteristic of Robert Brawley.”

Metaphors and Social Identity Formation in Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“That metaphors are powerful cognitive devices in the Corinthians' correspondence which actually contribute to the transformation of the Christ-followers' thinking and behavior is convincingly argued by Kar Yong Lim in this illuminating study. Taking seriously the Roman social reality of the Corinthians, he skillfully demonstrates the fruitful interplay of Social Identity Theory with Paul's use of metaphors and thereby makes a highly significant contribution to the understanding of identity-forming processes in the early Christ movement.”

Myths on the Margins

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The often-strange world of ancient biblical myths and narratives is explained here in an academically informed way as narratives of meaning and translated into contemporary contexts. The relevance of these traditions for today is convincingly demonstrated. This is a must-read for all who are interested in these fascinating stories and their relevance for today.”

Paul and the Politics of Difference

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jae Won Lee argues convincingly for the interaction between postcolonial studies and approaches to Paul 'Beyond the New Perspective,' demonstrating the theological significance of the overcoming of universalizing interpretations of Paul in an exemplary way in relation, but not confined to, Korean Christianity. Lee's study highlights the importance of the ongoing scholarly conversation at the intersection of diverse approaches in biblical interpretation for and beyond the academy.”

Paul’s Letter to the Romans and Roman Imperialism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“"This is a stimulating in-depth analysis of the opening passage of Romans that triggers a wave of insights into the whole letter. Its hermeneutical rigor in the conscious location of thought both in the twenty-first-century Caribbean world as well as in the first-century Roman-dominated world offers a political reading of Romans that will lead to important further discussion in the academy and beyond.”

Reading Philippians after Supersessionism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Chris Zoccali presents a carefully argued reading of key texts of Philippians. The combination of exegetical, socio-historical, and social-scientific methods leads to illuminating insights rendering this a highly important contribution to a non-supersessionist interpretation of the Pauline letters.”

Resurrection as Anti-Imperial Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Seldom has the resurrection of Christ been given such a powerful and immediate social and political relevance in a specific first century context. Pillar shows the centrality of the resurrection for the life of Christ-followers in an imperial setting, thus challenging the contemporary reader to obedience to Christ and resistance to dominating powers from whatever source." —William S. Campbell University of Wales, Trinity St. David "This well-informed study presents a stimulating analysis of the resurrection in its relevance in the context of imperial domination. Pillar highlights the subversive and liberating power of faith in the one vindicated in the resurrection, not least in its relevance also for contemporary church and society.”

Scripture, Cultures, and Criticism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

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Still Letting My People Go

History & Biography

Foreword

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Text and Context

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The diversity of approaches represented in this opening volume provides a flavor of the depth and breadth of biblical interpretations that consciously and critically reflect their contextuality. The interplay between faith experience, real life, and critical interpretation demonstrates that a pluriversity of voices has the potential not only to contribute to respect for difference but also to open doors to new conversations about biblical texts that promise to enrich academic and faith communities around the world.”