Postcolonial Reconfigurations:: An Alternative Way of Reading the Bible and Doing Theology

Postcolonial Reconfigurations:: An Alternative Way of Reading the Bible and Doing Theology (Paperback)

~ R. S. Sugirtharajah

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chalice Press (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827229968
• ISBN-13: 978-0827229969
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The Blurb:

Collected essays exploring how to do theology (part one) and read the Bible (part two) when viewed through the eyes of oppressed peoples who have suffered - and continue to suffer - from western colonialism.

About the Author

R. S. Sugirtharajah is Professor of Biblical Hermeneutics, University of Birmingham. His most recent publications include: Postcolonial Criticism and Biblical Interpretation (2002), and The Bible and the Third World: Precolonial, Colonial and Postcolonial Encounters (2001).

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Oh Children Go Where I Send Thee -- Joe and Eddie

Less Than Half, More Than Whole

Less Than Half, More Than Whole 

By

Kathleen and Michael Lacap

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Rising Moon; 1st edition (October 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873585925
• ISBN-13: 978-0873585927

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Tony notices that his skin is darker than yellow-haired, blue-eyed Scott's, but lighter than that of his Native American friend, Will. A well-designed effort, this title is for all children of multicultural marriages who struggle to find an identity. It serves not only to illuminate Indian culture, but also as a gentle celebration of mixed heritage.

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Veronique

Veronique
Victoria Christopher Murray

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Pocket; First Edition edition (March 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416563504

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New York City -- are you ready for the Divine Divas? Because these teenage gospel music sensations are ready for you!

Veronique wants to be a star just as much as her fellow Divas do, but there's more to it than just fame for her. Unlike her middle-class friends at Holy Cross Prep, Veronique is there on scholarship, and if she wins a recording contract, she can move her mother and brothers out of their crummy apartment.

But Veronique has another dream that's hers alone. She longs to meet her dad, who disappeared to New York when she was just a baby. Could going to the Big A with the other Divas be Veronique's big chance to find him? Veronique knows she'll have to do some legwork on her own, though, so she turns to the internet for help. While it seems like a miracle when she gets a response, her friends aren't so sure. Is Veronique putting herself in danger, just when the Divas are on the brink of really making it big? And will her faith and her friends be enough to keep her safe? 

About the Author
Victoria Christopher Murray is the Essence bestselling author of the novels Truth Be Told, Joy, Temptation, and Blessed Assurance, a collection of inspirational short stories. She lives with her family in Inglewood, California. Visit her at www.victoriachristophermurray.com

A Kid's Guide to Latino History: More than 50 Activities

A Kid's Guide to Latino History: More than 50 Activities
by Valerie Petrillo
Chicago Review Press August 2009

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Product Details
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Chicago Review Press (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1556527713
ISBN-13: 978-1556527715
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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Featuring hands-on activities, games, and crafts that explore the diversity of Latino culture, this guide introduces children to the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Hispanic American history. Broken down into sections covering descendants from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Central and South America, topics include Spanish colonial history; the missions and early settlements in Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Texas; the Santa Fe Trail and the United States-Mexican War of 1848; immigration; and the plight of migrant farm workers. Sidebars focus on famous Latinos and language lessons, while projects highlight arts, games, food, clothing, unique celebrations, and folklore. Kids can fill Mexican cascarones for Easter, learn to dance the merengue from the Dominican Republic, write a short story using magical realism to learn about the literature of Colombia, make a Cuban sandwich, and create Guatemalan worry dolls. A timeline, glossary, teacher’s guide, and recommendations for Latino books, movies, museums, and Web sites round out this multicultural excursion.