Theology, Politics, and Exegesis

“As biblical scholars have come increasingly to acknowledge the importance of disciplinary self-understanding, the history of scholarship has taken on new and critical importance. In this accessible, amply documented collection of essays, Jeffrey Morrow introduces the reader to an impressive array of figures in biblical interpretation’s rich and complex history, casting valuable light on the political contours of what can no longer be regarded as a neutral, scientific enterprise.”


—Michael Legaspi, Associate Professor of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Jewish Studies, Pennsylvania State University





“Jeffrey Morrow’s grasp of the political history of modern biblical scholarship is simply stunning. On page after page, he calmly and brilliantly explodes the common assumption that biblical criticism has nothing to do with politics. The chapter on ‘Biblical Studies at the Enlightenment University’ alone is worth the price of the book. A must-read for anyone interested in the roots of historical-critical exegesis and its relationship to politics and theology.” 


—Brant Pitre, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Notre Dame Seminary, Graduate School of Theology