Episode 31: Asian American Hermeneutics with Gale A Yee

It Means What It Means

The conversation explores the themes of biblical hermeneutics, the hermeneutics of suspicion, and the intersectionality of race and gender in biblical interpretation. The guest, Gail Yee, discusses her book on Asian-American biblical hermeneutics and the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical texts. They also touch on the abuse of the Bible in Christian nationalism and the need for a critical and nuanced reading of the text. In this conversation, Dr. Gail Yee discusses her approach to biblical hermeneutics and the importance of considering historical and cultural contexts when interpreting biblical texts. She emphasizes the need to challenge traditional interpretations that perpetuate harmful stereotypes and marginalize certain groups. Dr. Yee also explores the themes of power dynamics, gender, and race in biblical narratives, using examples from the stories of Jezebel, David, and Ruth. She encourages readers to engage with study Bibles and other resources that provide historical and contextual information to deepen their understanding of the biblical texts.