The socially-engaged biblical scholar or "trained reader" of the Scriptures must be as aware as possible of the many obstacles and prejudices that stand in the way of reading with people on the margins.

Distrust of and discomfort in the presence of the bible study facilitator or religious professional, compounded by differences in race, social class, language and religion, are the biggest obstacles to effective intercultural reading. (more)

11.27.01 - Jacob and Esau Behind Bars: Resisting Rejection by the "Elect" in Genesis 25-27 by Bob Ekblad

People who are truly on the margins do not expect to receive benefits legitimately. Accustomed to being rejected by the powerful, they learn to survive by hook or by crook. If Scripture is to be relevant to today's "damned" it must be freed from dominant theological paradigm that assumes that blessing in this world is a reward for good behavior and exclusion a punishment for bad.

I encounter people at many levels of marginalization as chaplain of Skagit County Jail and director of Tierra Nueva and The People's Seminary- an ecumenical ministry to migrant farm workers and study center for Scripture study with people on the margins. (more)

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