Abstract
This contribution takes its point of departure in the observation that regarding sexuality, gender and (the abuse of) power biblical ‘texts of terror’ (Phillys Trible) are a serious issue. Arguing that gender critical criticism of theses texts is theologically and hermeneutically legitimate (and even in line with dynamics that can be observed in biblical traditions), it is then shown how certain texts that have, at least, a reception history of terror, can be reread from a gender-critical perspective and be rediscovered as allies for a critical approach to questions of gender, sexuality and power today. The biblical texts that are discussed are a selection of texts that are suitable for such a relecture: Genesis 19:1-13, Mark 6:21-28 and Romans 1:26-27.
| Original language | German |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 207-223 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Internationale Kirchliche Zeitschrift |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2021 |
Bibliographical note
N.B. This issue appeared in 2023 although it mentions/counts 2021 as the year of publication.Keywords
- Gender
- Bible
- Violence
- Hermeneutics
- Reception History
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- Connected World
