Can a Cushite change his skin?: An examination of race, ethnicity, and othering in the Hebrew Bible

Title

Can a Cushite change his skin?: An examination of race, ethnicity, and othering in the Hebrew Bible

Description

Explores the ethnicity of the Cushites in the Hebrew Bible. This book uses historical critical methodologies in the exegesis of biblical passages containing references to Cush-related terms, often producing fresh interpretations of these texts. 

Contents: Race, ethnicity, othering, and the formation of identity -- A word study of the Hebrew root "Cush" in tenth- to eighth-century Hebrew literature -- A word study of the Hebrew root "Cush" in seventh century to exilic literature -- A word study of the Hebrew root "Cush" in post-exilic Hebrew literature -- Conclusions.

Creator

Rodney Steven Sadler, Jr.

Type

Book

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Citation

Rodney Steven Sadler, Jr., “Can a Cushite change his skin?: An examination of race, ethnicity, and othering in the Hebrew Bible,” Antiracism Digital Library, accessed April 23, 2024, https://sacred.omeka.net/items/show/288.