WHY NOT POSTCOLONIAL BIBLICAL CRITICISM IN (SOUTH) AFRICA: STATING THE OBVIOUS OR LOOKING FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE?

Abstract

During the last five decades of 20th century, African continent has systematically rid itself direct control colonial powers. Yet in (South) Africa and elsewhere on continent, there until now been very few attempts to introduce postcolonial biblical criticism as a credible hermeneutical approach for subcontinent. In South theological context with its two dominant approaches, Black Theology, variety approaches is represented across wide spectrum. However, traditional largely carried day, both positioning application use interpreting texts. This certainly true wider, popular ecclesial arena where Bible used, but also case academy. Postcolonial not seized upon productive method reading Bible, although obvious benefits within Africa’s post-Apartheid society. nevertheless eminently suitable characterised by lingering legacy, continuous threat neo-colonialism, position displaced persons refugees. article considers possible reasons failure impact studies large scale, when it offers such potential, spin-offs, well opportunity from different than vantage point.