Elsa Tamez est une théologienne de la libération de premier plan dont le travail interroge les textes bibliques à travers le prisme des opprimés. Son approche académique offre une perspective nouvelle et révolutionnaire sur les écritures établies, révélant leurs profondes implications sociales et politiques. Par ses fonctions universitaires et ses nombreuses publications, Tamez incite les lecteurs à aborder les écritures de manière inédite, en y cherchant justice et espérance.
"This study explores the meaning of justification in the framework of Latin American theology of liberation, which is a particular way of doing theology welcomed by both Catholics and Protestants. In this theology, the poor, 'oppressed and believing, ' constitute the privileged locus of theology. That is to say, theology is done from their reality of oppression-liberation and their experience of God. Every great theological theme, every biblical reading, must be reexamined from that angle of vision." (from the Introduction, by Elsa Tamez)
The book explores the lack of systematic study on biblical terms for oppression by North American scholars, highlighting the disconnect between privilege and the experiences of marginalized communities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and amplifying voices from the Global South, urging scholars to engage with perspectives that reflect the realities of oppression. The work calls for a deeper examination of scriptural language related to injustice, advocating for a more inclusive and empathetic approach to biblical scholarship.
Embedded in the New Testament is a five-chapter uprising known as the Epistle
of James. This provocative, and often overlooked letter is the founding
document of liberation theology. Now with a detailed study guide, this book
can be used by Christians everywhere to study the radical message of James and
reflect on what it means to be a true Christian.
Philippians lends itself to a political-ideological reading. To take into account that the document is a writing from prison, and to read it from a political-religious and feminist perspective using new language, helps to re-create the letter as if it were a new document. In this analysis Elsa Tamez endeavors to utilize non-patriarchal, inclusive language, which helps us to see the contents of the letter with different eyes. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge and Claire Miller Colombo argue that Colossians's contradictions and complications provide opportunities for entering imaginatively into the world of first-century Christian women and men. Rather than try to resolve the controversial portions-including the household code-they read the letter's tensions as evidence of lively conversation around key theological, spiritual, and social issues of the time. Taking into account historical, structural, and rhetorical dimensions of Philemon, Alicia J. Batten argues against the "runaway slave" hypothesis that has so dominated the interpretation of this letter. Paul asks that Onesimus be treated well, but the commentary takes seriously the fact that we never hear what Onesimus's wishes may have been. Slaves throughout history have had similar experiences, as have many women. Like Onesimus, their lives and futures remain in the hands of others, whether those others seek good or ill. (Publisher)
Die Bibel erzählt von Migration in ihren unterschiedlichsten Facetten. Abraham, Jakob, Rut - ja sogar Jesus und seine Familie sind Flüchtlinge gewesen. Dieses Buch versammelt die bewegendsten Geschichten zu diesem Thema. Es beleuchtet die unterschiedlichen Motive für Flucht und Aufbruch, lässt die Ängste und Sorgen der Menschen verstehen, erzählt von Herausforderungen, Erfolgen und Misserfolgen. Vor dem Hintergrund der aktuellen Erfahrungen gewinnen die Geschichten aus lang vergangener Zeit einen unmittelbaren Bezug zur Gegenwart.Die Bibeltexte werden in der modernen Übersetzung der "Gute Nachricht Bibel" wiedergegeben. Allen Geschichten ist jeweils eine kurze Einleitung vorangestellt.
