Biblical Interpretation is a challenging task since various methods and perspectives emerge from time to time. This volume represents Biblical hermeneutics propounded by North East Indian biblical scholars. The articles explore different ways and approaches in interpreting the Bible in the context of Northeast India. While exploring different methods, perspectives, and biblical reflections in this volume; the book addresses various issues and challenges facing the society of the North East India.

Contents

Preface
Introduction

1. Tribal Biblical Hermeneutics: Exploring Theories and Principles
    Supongmayang Longkumer

2. Identity and Boundary Crossing in Nehemiah: Implication for Northeasterners
    B. Lalnunzira

3. Songs of Song: In Harmony with Tribal Love Songs
    T. P. Haokip

4. The Prophetic Ideology of Land in Jeremiah 12:7-13
    Akani Kinimi

5. Understanding Lamentations 1:1-11 from the Khasi Perspective
    P. Lawriniang

6. Prophetic Leadership of Amos
    A. Abeni Patton

7. Moral and Ethical Concerns in the Narrator’s Ideological Point of View of the Gideon Narrative
    F. H. Liansangzuala

8. Leadership in the Book of Esther
    M. Supongnungla Jamir

9. The Inclusive Celebration of the Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread in the Book of Ezra
    Lalawmpuia Hauhnar

10. Prophetic Leadership in the Old Testament: A Transformative Leader
      P. Dalampher Shangpliang

11. Jesus Against State-Making and State Appropriation: Broadening Approach to the Historical Jesus with James C. Scott’s “The Art of Not Being Governed”
      L. H. Rawsea

12. The Portrayal of “Healing Means Forgiveness” in the Gospel of Matthew 9:1-8: A Tribal Reading
      Khrotsolo-u Teno

13. Jesus’ Confrontation of Empire in Mark’s Gospel and Its Significance for Mizo Society
      Lalmuanpuii Hmar

14. John the Baptist as Defender of the Judean Hill People’s Sovereignty in the Gospel According to Luke and Its Implication for Northeast India
      C. Chemtingla Sangtam

15. Postcolonial Reading of Luke’s Gospel and Its Importance for Our Church
      Kennedy Poumai

16. An Apostle Meets a Eunuch: An Analysis of the Encounter Between Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40)
     B. J. Syiemlieh

17. Paul and Slavery in Philemon: A Sociological Inquiry in the Context of Domestic Helps in Naga Society
     Tunchapbo SP

18. Greening Eschatology? Reading 2 Peter 3:1-13 Ecologically in the Context of Nagaland
      Menjiwapong Jamir

19. Leadership Style of Jesus
      Medovolu Swuro

20. The Role of Leadership in the Body of Christ
      Takatemjen Ao

List of Contributors

B. Lalnunzira is professor at the Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl, Mizoram. He teaches Old Testament and Biblical languages. He earned PhD (Biblical Studies) from Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California (USA). Presently, he is the Secretary of the North East India Society for Biblical Studies (NEISBS) and Vice President of the Society for Biblical Studies in India (SBSI). He recently published Re-Reading the Old Testament Prophets (2019), Prophetic Discourse in a Crisis of Exile (2020), Identity and Community in Biblical World (edited) (2020), and other books in vernacular language.

A. Abeni Patton is an Associate Professor and Dean of Practical Ministry of Baptist Theological College, Pfutsero. Also, she is Treasurer of the North East India Society for Biblical Studies (NEISBS). She pursued her Master of Theology in the discipline of Old Testament from Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute, Chennai and Doctor of Theology from Union Biblical Seminary, Pune. She published a book titled, Leadership in the Prophetic Literature with Special Reference to Eighth Century BCE Prophets (2020), and Co-editor of the book, Lotha Women in the 21st Century: Celebrating Progress, Advocating Gender Equality (2021).