Biblical interpretation today is changing dramatically. Questions about theory are giving way to practical strategies for discerning the multiple meanings possible in the creative act of reading biblical texts. As more is learned from major developments in secular literary criticism, interpreters of biblical literature have an exciting opportunity to gain fresh insights from familiar texts.

This timely series explores current trends within the discipline of biblical interpretation by dealing with the literary qualities of the Bible: the play of its language, the coherence of its final form, and the relationships between text and readers. Biblical interpreters are being challenged to take responsibility for the theological, social, and ethical implications of their readings. This series encourages original readings that breach the confines of traditional biblical criticism.