Political Myth and the Bible: Critical Theory, Politics and the Problem of Mythic Narrative in the Bible

随着文化研究和后殖民理论的发展，澳大利亚正在成为创新圣经研究的重要国际地点（2001年莫纳什国际会议，新电子期刊《圣经与批判理论》和《圣经与批判理论研讨会》）。该项目将使澳大利亚进一步发挥这一作用。以色列和澳大利亚对当代政治的具体关切直接影响到目前有关宗教、文化、政治和教育的辩论和政策。问题包括“以色列”作为一种政治幻想对澳大利亚的影响，《圣经》的继续作用，以及澳大利亚对伊斯兰教和伊斯兰国家的态度的影响。

Along with cultural studies and postcolonial theory, Australia is emerging as a significant international location for innovative biblical studies (the international conference at Monash in 2001, new e-journal The Bible and Critical Theory, and the Bible and Critical Theory Seminar). The project would establish Australia further in this role. The specific concern with contemporary politics in relation to both Israel and Australia has a direct bearing on current debates and policy concerning religion, culture, politics and education. Issues include the influence of "Israel" as a political fantasy for Australia, the continued role of the Bible, and implications for Australian attitudes in relation to Islam and Islamic countries.