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Overview
Daniel Patte argues here that when male European-American scholars interpret the Bible to produce a universally legitimate reading, they silence the Bible itself. Their reading practices exclude feminist, African American, and other so-called "minority" readings, as well as the interpretations of conservative and liberal laity. He further claims that ethical accountability requires recognizing that all exegesis consists of bringing critical understanding to ordinary readings, especially faith interpretations. Patte concludes that biblical studies must affirm the legitimacy of diverse ordinary readings and lead to an open discussion of the relative value of these readings.
Editorials
Robert M. Fowler
In more traditional religious terms, this is a book with an evangelical mission: it is a confession of sin, a testimony to a conversion experience, and an exhortation to others to repent and follow a similar path....Perhaps the major theme of the book is the blindness of contemporary biblical criticism that grows out of the predominance of male and European-American perspectives....I applaud what Patte is trying to do.— Society of Biblical Literature
Robert M. Fowler
In more traditional religious terms, this is a book with an evangelical mission: it is a confession of sin, a testimony to a conversion experience, and an exhortation to others to repent and follow a similar path....Perhaps the major theme of the book is the blindness of contemporary biblical criticism that grows out of the predominance of male and European-American perspectives....I applaud what Patte is trying to do.— Society of Biblical Literature