This book reveals and counteracts the misuse of biblical texts and figures in political theology, in an attempt to decolonialize the reading of the Old Testament. In the framework of Critical Theory, the book questions readings that inform the State of Israel's military apparatus. It embraces Martin Buber's pacifist vision and Edward Said's perspective on Orientalism, influenced by critical authors such as Amnon Raz Krakotzkin, Ilan Pappé, Shlomo Sand, Idith Zertal, and Enrique Dussel's.

Applies Critical Theory to decolonize the Hebrew bible and its political appropriation Builds off the work of Edward Said and Enrique Dussel Offers alternative readings of biblical figures and texts

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Silvana Rabinovich is a Full Professor at the Philological Research Institute, National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Dangerous Brotherhoods: Isaac and Ishmael.- Chapter 3: - Committing Suicide with the Enemy: the Specter of Samson.- Chapter 4: - Victims and Victimizers 1: The Bible and the Shoah.- Chapter 5: - Victims and Victimizers.- Chapter 6: Organizing Pessimism.