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Reading the Bible Latinamente Latino/a Interpretation for the Life of the Church Ruth Padilla DeBorst, M. Daniel Carroll R., and Miguel G. Echevarría In Reading the Bible Latinamente , three prominent evangelical Latino/a scholars and ministry practitioners combine their diverse experiences and expertise in biblical studies, theology, and missi- ology to provide an accessible resource that speaks to the lives of everyday people. The authors discuss biblical interpretation from the Latino/a diaspora and provide examples from both New and Old Testament texts. Topics include reading in community and wres- tling with identity and mission in the diaspora. This book is ideal for biblical interpretation, hermeneutics, and contextual theology courses. “This book illuminates and reminds us all of the spiritual wealth and particular contributions of Latino/a cultures and people to the broader church and community. I recommend it for both Latino/a audiences and for those who need all that we bring.” —Rev. Alexia Salvatierra, Centro Latino, Fuller Theological Seminary “An unexcelled basic introduction to Latina and Latino readings of Scripture that shows the depth and the nature of our commitment to Scripture.” —Justo L. González, immigrant, church historian, and theologian “Reading the Bible Latinamente reminds us that the only way to un- derstand the Word of God honestly and clearly is to see it through one’s cultural identity and social location. This book is not just for the Latino/a church but for the whole of God’s people.” —Al Tizon, North Park Theological Seminary FROM THE INTRODUCTION Christian Latinos and Latinas love the Bible. Es la Palabra de Dios . It illumines our world, offers guidance, and provides hope. That reality, however, is grounded in the deep conviction that the Scriptures are God’s revelation to the people of God. That belief is the foundation for this book. What the authors hope to model in these pages is what an evangelical Latino/a voice that can speak to our individual lives, families, congregations, and communities from within our faith traditions might look like. So, we extend this offering to Lati - no/a pastors, laypeople, and students. Perhaps it also can be a lens for others who desire to hear and learn from a marginalized voice— that is, readers of the Bible from all ethnicities may benefit from learning about reading it latinamente.
OCTOBER 2024 • 152 pp. • paper • $19.99 • 9781540966568
Ruth Padilla DeBorst (PhD, Boston University) is the Richard C. Oudersluys Associate Professor of World Christianity at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas) (PhD, University of Sheffield) is Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Miguel G. Echevarría (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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