--- product_id: 19751789 title: "Reading From This Place, Vol. 2: Social Location and Biblical Interpretation in Global Perspective" brand: "fortress press" price: "AR$124283" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/19751789-reading-from-this-place-vol-2-social-location-and-biblical store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Reading From This Place, Vol. 2: Social Location and Biblical Interpretation in Global Perspective **Brand:** fortress press **Price:** AR$124283 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reading From This Place, Vol. 2: Social Location and Biblical Interpretation in Global Perspective by fortress press - **How much does it cost?** AR$124283 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/19751789-reading-from-this-place-vol-2-social-location-and-biblical) ## Best For - fortress press enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fortress press brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Reading From This Place, Vol. 2: Social Location and Biblical Interpretation in Global Perspective - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PAqmWb+CL.jpg) ![Reading From This Place, Vol. 2: Social Location and Biblical Interpretation in Global Perspective - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ynukc0sJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A difficult to navigate cross-disciplinary exposition on the state of modern hermeneutics. *by R***L on Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015* Reading From This Place, Volume I and Reading From This Place, Volume II attempt to explain contemporary hermeneutics by analyzing the different traditions and forces that shape the hermeneutical terrain.The two volumes serve to validate modern reading strategies that depart from the “standard” for Biblical studies, the historical-critical paradigm. On page four of volume one the author explains the scope of the text: “In this first part of the project, a number of participants from the broad mosaic of life in the United States were asked to reflect on the relationship between biblical interpretation and the social location of the interpreter, however defined.” Subsequently, volume two seeks to answer the same question, but from a global vantage point. Both books also attempt to address key themes in hermeneutics as it pertains to ethics and morality, society, class, philosophy, the arts, social location, gender, privilege, and literature.These books excel for the introspective mind seeking to understand how others perceive the Scriptures and a careful analysis of these volumes will guide the reader into developing a more global interpretation. One of the most eye-opening chapters is located in Volume I: “A Student Self-Inventory on Biblical Hermeneutics.” By far (in my mind) this is the most valuable chapter in the entire series to the individual reader, and by answering the questionnaire, biblical interpreters will become much more aware of their own contextual location and how that drastically affects their hermeneutics. Brueggemann’s “The Uninflected Therefore of Hosea 4:1-3” is a notable highlight.On a negative note, because there are different authors for each chapter, the two volumes are very uneven not only in their narrative styles, but in their practical application as well. For example, reading about a “Hermeneutics of Liberation” has a very broad reach, but a discussion that pertains specifically to the African female reading of the Bible won’t be as relevant to a general audience. Second, because each chapter essentially is about how one author perceives the Scriptures, it all simply boils down to subjective opinion that may bear little overall relevance to you. Third, these books are quite burdensome to read—the authors generally use a lot of flowery language to make a point, and often resort to verbal gymnastics to dance around a topic before making a concise conclusion. I frequently found myself skimming through innumerable paragraphs of fluff before reading the main point. I personally thought that a lot of the language and grammar choices were unnecessarily complex, making it so that a book on Biblical interpretation is ironically hard to interpret. Lastly, there so many repeated references to Gadamer’s Truth and Method, Ricoeur, and Derrida, that I wonder if the reader would simply be better off reading those authors instead.I read these books as required by a graduate level seminary course, and less a few select chapters, I would not have read them otherwise. If you have to buy this book, go for a used version in order to avoid the $25 sticker price. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Reading From This Place. vol. 2 *by C***O on Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2008* I wanted this volume to complete the set on reading from the margins. This is the international focus and I felt that the Euro-American reflections needed to be complemented in this way. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/19751789-reading-from-this-place-vol-2-social-location-and-biblical](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/19751789-reading-from-this-place-vol-2-social-location-and-biblical) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-02*