I cannot forget my mother. She is my bridge. When I needed to get across, she steadied herself long enough for me to run across safely.

— Renita J. Weems (b. 1954), Alttestamentlerin, Theologin und Autorin

Topics: Relationships & Family, Joy & Gratitude, Service & Love of Neighbour

Occasions: Gratitude, For Reflection

Renita J. Weems

Die US-amerikanische Alttestamentlerin, Autorin und methodistische Geistliche Renita J. Weems (* 1954) lehrte unter anderem an der Vanderbilt University sowie am Gammon Theological Seminary. Als Wegbereiterin der womanistischen Theologie untersucht sie biblische Texte aus der Perspektive Schwarzer Frauen und analysiert dabei auch patriarchale Gewaltstrukturen in den prophetischen Schriften. Heutigen Bibellesern eröffnet ihr Werk einen kritischen Zugang zu schwierigen alttestamentlichen Metaphern und verbindet theologische Exegese mit Reflexionen über Zweifel, Resilienz und Gerechtigkeit.

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