Abstract
Some biblical passages seem to have become obsolete over the course of history. The baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch by Philip in Acts 8:26-40 seems to be such a passage. It goes without saying that foreigners or people of color can become Christians and that the gospel finds its way to countries other than Israel or Europe. Moreover, eunuchs are no longer within our field of vision. It is a figure from a distant past or from far away cultures. Especially for Christian theologians today, this also applies to other pericopes about eunuchs, such as Isaiah 56:1-8 or Matthew 19:11-12. The former text is about eunuchs who wanted to contribute to the post-exilic Jewish community. The latter text, in which Jesus seems to recommend eunuchship, is completely appalling nowadays, if taken seriously. Yet, these texts are making a comeback in theological literature in recent times.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Meaningful Meetings with Foreigners in the World of the Bible |
| Subtitle of host publication | Essays in Honour of Klaas Spronk on the Occasion of His Retirement |
| Editors | Marjo Korpel, Paul Sanders |
| Place of Publication | Leuven |
| Publisher | Peeters |
| Pages | 211-231 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789042952959 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789042952942 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Publication series
| Name | Contributions to Biblical Exegesis and Theology |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Peeters |
| Volume | 119 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
Keywords
- eunuch
- foreigner
- Acts 8
- Philip
- gender and bible
- gender and race
- Gender and Religion
VU Research Profile
- Connected World
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