Reading the Bible as a Postexilic Biblical Author Read

""Dr. Huu-Thien's study of the Chronicler's interpretative method--and connecting this to post-colonial and dalit readings of Scripture--is a clear and fascinating study. His book is of value not only to Asian readers, exposing flaws in both post-colonial and dalit readings, but also for Western readers who will benefit significantly from this study and its approach. I highly commend this book."" --Paul Barker, bishop, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne ""Huu-Thien brings a bold and innovative perspective to biblical studies, challenging conventional deconstructionist, postcolonial, and historical-critical interpretations. Through meticulous textual analysis and a deep understanding of the Asian context, he offers a refreshing approach that bridges scholarship and cultural relevance. This book not only critiques established frameworks but also provides new insights, making it an essential read for those seeking a deeper and more contextualized understanding of the biblical narrative."" --Riad A. Kassis, International Director, Langham Partnership International ""In this fine study, Dr. Huu-Thien explores perennial hermeneutical questions involving the interplay between the meaning of biblical texts and their relevance to readers. Through comparing and contrasting the interpretive approaches of the Chronicler with contemporary Asian contextual and postcolonial readings, Dr. Huu-Thien presents a compelling model of holistic interpretation that combines faithful exegesis and relevant contemporary application. I heartily recommend this academically insightful and pastorally applicable work."" --C. Y. Timothy Kao, affiliate faculty, Singapore Bible College ""This book does something fresh: it brings the hermeneutical moves of the Chronicler into conversation with various recent Asian reading approaches. It provides a thoughtful entrée into Asian contextual readings while evaluating them in light of how the Chronicler reads Scripture. Huu-Thien is even-handed as he engages with interpreters across cultures, time, and traditions. I commend it to anyone open to the critical questions surrounding contextual readings of the Bible."" --Daniel Owens, pastor of discipleship, New Covenant Church, Naperville, Illinois ""How should Scripture interpret Scripture? This principle of hermeneutics is often given lip service without due attention to actual texts. But in this volume, Dr. Huu-Thien not only traces the contours of the Chronicler's appropriation of other Old Testament materials, but he also develops a striking analogy between postexilic reading in Judah and postcolonial reading in Asia. Here is a sophisticated demonstration of how 1-2 Chronicles models the posture of faithful resistance for Asian Christians today, both in 'what it meant' and 'what it means.'"" --Jerry Hwang, associate professor of theology, Trinity Christian College ""How do we read the Bible from the contexts of Asia? What are the different ways of interpreting it? In this book by Dr. Huu-Thien we are provided with different approaches to the text. But more than this, he shows us how even in the text of the Bible itself, we already have a model of what it means to read the text contextually. This will be a valuable textbook for those who want to read the Bible in the Asian context."" --Federico G. Villanueva, regional commissioning editor for Asia, Langham Publishing