The Bible and the Hermeneutics of Liberation

The same Bible that historically has been invoked to support exploitation is also a source of inspiration for those fighting oppression and injustice. This collection of essays highlights the different receptions that liberation- ist hermeneutics has found in a number of contemporary contexts. The authors originating from various countries and continents and nurtured by diverse theological insights provide regional overviews of liberating struggles and liberation hermeneutics or engage the biblical text from various perspectives including mujerista and feminist Afrocentric read- ings. This is an enriching panorama of ideas and readings all centered on the Bible as a key to liberation.