Reading the Bible on Turtle Island

An Invitation to North American Indigenous Interpretation

By: H. Daniel Zacharias, T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, Shari Russell - foreword

Narrated by: H. Daniel Zacharias, T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, Shari Russell

In Reading the Bible on Turtle Island, Indigenous scholars Chris Hoklotubbe and Danny Zacharias explore what it means to read the Bible from the lens of Indigenous peoples in North America. Exploring the intersection of Scripture, Cultural Traditions, Hearts and Minds, and Creation, they affirm Creator's presence with Indigenous people since the beginning. By recovering these rich histories, this book offers a fresh reading of Scripture that celebrates the assets, blessings, and insights of Indigenous interpretation.

Indigenous culture has often been dismissed or deemed problematic within Western Christian circles, and historical practices have often communicated that Indigenous worldviews have little to offer the church or its understanding of Scripture. Hoklotubbe and Zacharias challenge this perspective, reasserting the dignity of these cultures that were condemned through colonial practices and showing how Indigenous interpretations bring invaluable insights to all of God's people.

Reading the Bible on Turtle Island is a vital resource for scholars who are interested in the intersection of biblical studies and social location, who are seeking to explore Scripture through an Indigenous hermeneutic, or who desire to learn more about the contributions of Indigenous worldviews to Biblical interpretation.

©2025 Thomas Christopher Hoklotubbe and Hermann Daniel Zacharias (P)2026 Christian Audio

Beautifully challenging inspiring painful application

As a white woman of Scandinavian decent and a lifelong Christian, these stories and applications touched my heart and drew me to a deeper understanding of the indigenous experience as well as the value of seeing scripture through other cultural eyes. This book changed my walk and inspired me to grow deeper in my understanding on so many levels. Thank you.