Gender studies and biblical interpretation : (how) does theory matter?
Date
2018-12
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Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice, University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Investigations of gender in biblical texts have increased over the last decade or
two, also on the African continent. However, the deployment of theoretical and
methodological approaches among biblical scholars often still betray conventional
alignments, invoking identity-political stances and popularised notions of gender.
Biblical studies can benefit much from cross-disciplinary theoretical work on
gender, especially from the ancient Hellenistic and Roman contexts, as well as
gender critical appropriation informed by modern sociological and anthropological
work. Accountable gender theory and related responsible methodologies
engender responsible engagements with the complexities involved in gendercritical biblical studies. The argument that gender theory matter in biblical
interpretation is briefly demonstrated with reference to 1 Timothy 2:8-15.
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CITATION: Punt, J. 2018. Gender studies and biblical interpretation : (how) does theory matter? African Journal of Gender and Religion, 24(2):68-94, doi:10.14426/ajgr.v24i2.51.
The original publication is available at https://ajgr.uwc.ac.za
The original publication is available at https://ajgr.uwc.ac.za
Keywords
Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc., Gender -- Biblical teaching
Citation
Punt, J. 2018. Gender studies and biblical interpretation : (how) does theory matter? African Journal of Gender and Religion, 24(2):68-94, doi:10.14426/ajgr.v24i2.51.