“Queering the Prophet: On Jonah, and Other Activists“
edited by L. Juliana M. Claassens, Steed Vernyl Davidson, Charlene Van Der Walt, Ashwin Thyssen
SCM Press, 2023, 304 pages

At A Glance: “Queering the Prophet” explores the queerness of the prophet Jonah and the concept of the queer prophetic in contemporary contexts, making a significant contribution to queer biblical studies.

Overview: “Queering the Prophet: On Jonah, and Other Activists” edited by L. Juliana M. Claassens, Steed Vernyl Davidson, Charlene Van Der Walt, and Ashwin Thyssen, expands on the field of queer biblical exegesis by examining what it means to be a prophet in queer times.

Beginning with an exploration of the queerness of the prophet Jonah, this volume delves into the concept of the queer prophetic in contemporary contexts, considering how public theology serves as an example of this.

Featuring contributions from significant voices such as Adriaan van Klinken, Jione Havea, and Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer, the book provides a bold and essential addition to queer biblical studies.

Thoughts from Readers: