A Maasai Encounter with the Bible: Nomadic Lifestyle as a Hermeneutic Question

Cover
Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter One: Introduction
	A Case from Maasai
	Background and Context
	Research Context
	Research Question and Approach
	Aim of the Study
	Methodology
	Ethical Considerations
	Scope and Limitations
	The Maasai
	Partial Conclusion
	Bibliography
Chapter Two: Theoretical Perspectives
	Introduction
	The Maasai Oral “Text”
	Interpretive Context
	Actors
	Partial Conclusion
	Bibliography
Chapter Three: Reading Old Testament Texts in Maasai Context
	Introduction
	Data Collection and Analysis
	A Maasai Reading of Gen. 13:1–12
	A Maasai Reading of Exod. 13:17–22
	A Maasai Reading of Jer 35:5–10
	Partial Conclusion
	Bibliography
Chapter Four: Maasai Indigenous Readings in Dialogue with Critical Old Testament Studies: Reflections and Implications
	Introduction
	Methodological Consideration
	Maasai Readings of Gen. 13:1–12 in Dialogue with Critical Old Testament Studies
	Maasai Readings of Exod. 13:17–22 in Dialogue with Critical Old Testament Studies
	Maasai Readings of Jer 35:5–10 in Dialogue with Critical Old Testament Studies
	Partial Conclusion
	Bibliography
Chapter Five: Maasai Experiences and Old Testament Studies in Africa
	Introduction
	Old Testament Studies in Africa
	Contemporary Challenges of Old Testament Studies in Africa
	My Maasai Project as a Contribution
	Partial Conclusion
	Bibliography
Chapter Six: Concluding Remarks
	A Summary of Findings
	A Response to My Research Question
	A Case from Maasai: What Can Be Said to Meitamei
	Bibliography
Appendices
Scripture Index
Subject Index