Wherever human worth and dignity are measured by purchasing power, there is always the problem of class prejudice.

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

Source: Just a Sister Away: Understanding the Timeless Connection Between Women of Today and Women in the Bible (über goodreads, Wortlaut nicht gegengeprüft)

Topics: Justice & Commitment, Money & Possessions, Ethical Questions

Occasions: 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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